FLIGHT DECK (Lean) Specialist

GE Aerospace; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid time-off

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks a FLIGHT DECK Lean Specialist at the McAllen Repair Shop to drive lean transformation, implement standard work, and improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory metrics. You will partner with operations, engineering and cross-functional teams to deploy FLIGHT DECK fundamentals on the shop floor.

The role requires strong technical and operational knowledge, proven experience leading sustainable lean improvements in a manufacturing setting, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• Lean transformation experience in manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive FLIGHT DECK lean principles and tools.
• Connect VOC to KPIs using Leader Standard Work.
• Partner with genba and cross-functional teams.
• Support daily management, action planning and reviews.
• Improve KPIs and standard work on shop floor.
• Lead kaizen events and future-state VSMs.

Skills

Lean transformation

Leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

5S

Visual management

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

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.

Job Description

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

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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.