Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader, Electric Power & Propulsion

Y99000 General Electric Company; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Travel opportunities (50-70% travel)

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an Executive FLIGHT DECK (Lean) Leader, Electric Power & Propulsion, to drive sustainable performance across Defense & Systems P&L. You will lead the deployment of FLIGHT DECK, build leadership capability, and collaborate across GE Aerospace to achieve lasting results.

You will report to the Transformation Leader and oversee a team of about 20, with diverse senior professionals. Travel and relocation may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 10 years in design engineering, product planning, or manufacturing.
• Minimum 8 years in Lean leadership, Kaizen, structured problem-solving, and Hoshin Kanri.

Responsibilities

• Drive radical prioritization of initiatives and resources to execute on short-term and longer terms business needs.
• Drive strategy for KPI performance improvement and accountability while aligning resources needed.
• Help build the vision of the FLIGHT DECK transformation across the business and drive the plan execution at pace.
• Drives results via the FLIGHT DECK Operating System, prioritizing Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Demonstrates FLIGHT DECK capabilities across the spectrum from tactical deployment to strategic transformation.
• Coach and develop team members at all levels to build FLIGHT DECK skills and practitioners.
• Create and implement change management strategies to maximize adoption and minimize resistance.

Skills

Lean leadership

Kaizen facilitation

Hoshin Kanri

Change leadership

Problem solving

Executive coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world‑leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. The Executive FLIGHT DECK (Lean) Leader, Electric Power & Propulsion is responsible for driving sustainable business performance across the Defense & Systems Electric Power & Propulsion business, with success measured through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Hoshin Kanri (HK) targets. This role leads the deployment and maturity of FLIGHT DECK across the business while building lean leadership capability at all levels of the organization. The leader will also collaborate with FLIGHT DECK leaders across GE Aerospace to advance the broader enterprise transformation and deliver lasting results. In this role, you will report to the Transformation Leader for the Defense & Systems business. This position has responsibility across four U.S. sites and one U.K. site, leading a team of approximately 20 employees, including six senior professional direct reports. The Electric Power & Propulsion Business is 1 of 5 P&Ls within GE Aerospace.

Role & Responsibilities

• Drive radical prioritization of initiatives and resources, to execute on short-term and longer terms business needs (and aligned with transformation roadmap)
• Drive strategy for KPI performance improvement and accountability while aligning resources needed
• Help build the vision of the FLIGHT DECK transformation across the business and drive the plan execution at pace
• Drives results via the FLIGHT DECK Operating System, prioritizing Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
• Demonstrates FLIGHT DECK capabilities across the spectrum from the tactical (deployment and application of principles, concepts, and methods) to the strategic (a transformation that deeply impacts a key value stream)
• Coach and develop team members at all levels of the organization to help them build FLIGHT DECK skills and become FLIGHT DECK practitioners
• Create and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance
• Works to drive faster adoption, higher ultimate utilization and greater proficiency of the changes that impact employees in the organization to increase benefit realization, value creation, ROI and the achievement of results and outcomes
• Partner closely with other divisions/functions to prioritize and improve critical, cross-functional processes across Aerospace
• Manage and drive kaizen process to enable continuous improvement across the enterprise
• Operate as a subject matter expert, providing coaching and support to senior leaders, improving problem solving capabilities and outcomes
• Support the function/P&L to accelerate problem solving application
• Embrace FLIGHT DECK, digital tools, and rigorous prioritization to drive continuous improvement and increase employee and customer satisfaction
• Share best practices across different segments of GE Aerospace Defense & Systems
• Lead, develop and mentor a team of FLIGHT DECK leaders
• Teach Flight Deck fundamentals, create standard work, support the FLIGHT DECK organization in fostering continuous improvement internally, raising the bar on FLIGHT DECK Leadership across Defense & Systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in design engineering, product planning, or manufacturing
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a Lean leadership role successfully leading change & transformation, Kaizen facilitation experience, structured problem-solving experience, and Hoshin Kanri experience

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated commitment to the GE Behaviors — Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven — with the ability to model these behaviors as a leader and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Proven ability to solve complex business and operational problems through the application of FLIGHT DECK principles and tools
• Hands‑on experience leading FLIGHT DECK deployment, lean transformation, or broad process improvement initiatives in a leadership role
• Strong results orientation with a track record of delivering sustainable business outcomes
• Ability to assess key business metrics, operating conditions, and organizational challenges from a senior leader perspective and translate insights into FLIGHT DECK-driven improvement actions
• Strong influencing and change leadership skills, with the ability to inform, persuade, and align stakeholders at multiple levels to drive sustainable results
• Highly collaborative team player with sound judgment on when to lead, when to support, and how to enable cross‑functional success
• Strong customer focus with a demonstrated sense of urgency and responsiveness
• Impactful communicator with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization

Additional Information

Ability to travel 50-70% based on business needs (domestically and internationally to the UK) Ideal candidates will reside locally to the Dayton/Cincinnati area or be open to relocation

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable‑suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry‑leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.