FLIGHT DECK (Lean) Specialist

F00031 GE Engine Services, LLC; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid time-off

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a FLIGHT DECK Specialist at the McAllen Repair Shop to drive lean transformation across manufacturing operations, focusing on one value stream and improving safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory. The role partners with operations, engineering and cross-functional teams to apply FLIGHT DECK fundamentals on the shop floor.

The position requires strong technical and operational knowledge, the ability to influence at all levels, and proven experience leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or high school diploma/GED with 4+ years lean transformation in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FLIGHT DECK lean principles and tools on the shop floor.
• Translate VOC to targets and KPIs using Leader Standard Work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the genba.
• Support daily management, action planning, and reviews.
• Advance KPIs, standard work, and visual management across processes.
• Lead kaizen events and value-stream mapping initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years lean experience

Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The FLIGHT DECK Specialist supports lean transformation efforts across manufacturing operations at the McAllen Repair Shop (Focusing in one Value Stream) to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, and cross-functional teams to drive the application of FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals across the shop floor. The position requires strong technical and operational knowledge, the ability to influence at all levels of the organization and demonstrated experience leading sustainable lean improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive the understanding and application of FLIGHT DECK lean principles, behaviors, and tools
• Connect the Voice of the Customer (VOC) to Targets to Improve (TTIs) and KPIs using Leader Standard Work (LSW)
• Partner with cross-functional teams at the genba (shop floor)
• Support site operating rhythms, including daily management, action planning, and Levels 6 and 7 reviews
• Improve and sustain key performance indicators (KPIs) and standard work across the shop-floor processes
• Implement and sustain 5S and visual management standards and controls across the shop-floor
• Lead kaizen events, structured problem solving, and the implementation of future-state value stream maps (VSMs) and transformation plans

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience facilitating lean transformation in a manufacturing environment)

Desired Characteristics and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Additional Information

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Eligibility and Background

• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
• 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.

Relocation Assistance

Provided: Yes

Company Culture

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. 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.

Location

McAllen Repair Shop (Focusing in one Value Stream)