FLIGHT DECK Senior Industrial Engineering Leader

GE Aerospace; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 159,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks a Senior Industrial Engineering Leader for the FLIGHT DECK Industrial Engineering Group to drive standard work, layout planning, capacity utilization and flow optimization across manufacturing. Up to 60% travel will be required, partnering with operations and IE leaders.

Candidates should have 10+ years in lean transformations, a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred), and 3+ years of leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering (Master's preferred)
• Minimum of 10+ years in lean transformations or related manufacturing leadership
• 3+ years of leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply Industrial Engineering methods and Lean tools
• Lead capacity utilization improvement projects with cross‑functional teams
• Improve workflow by analyzing process flow charts and workstation layouts
• Create standard work and visual management for material flow
• Share and communicate best practices across the manufacturing network
• Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resources and risk
• Demonstrate expertise in SMED, time studies, OEE calculations and problem solving

Skills

Lean tools

Lean methods

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Master's in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Industrial Engineering Leader is part of the Integrated Manufacturing Assembly & Test FLIGHT DECK Industrial Engineering Group. This role will engage with our FLIGHT DECK and industrial engineering users across part families, shop operations, and supporting cross-functional teams that satisfy the needs for activities including standard work, layout and process development, kaizen event facilitation, direct labor productivity, problem solving, and process improvement initiatives focused on flow of material, asset utilization and resource capacity optimization.

This position will require up to 60% travel.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop advanced competency in wide range of Industrial Engineering Methods and Lean tools , and coach associates in the use and implementation of Lean (FLIGHT DECK) principles

• Partner, develop and execute standard Capacity Utilization process in partnership with the local Operations, FLIGHT DECK and Industrial Engineering Leaders

• Improves workflow by studying process flow charts, recommending modifications in workflow and workstations, and developing new procedures

• Layout and workstation planning a must

• Demonstrated experience with designing, developing, and deploying manufacturing systems with emphasis on machining lines and balancing hard/soft capacity

• Improves labor and machine utilization by studying work methods, layout, and equipment modifications, designing new methods, and recommending job restructuring

• Creates Standard Work and implements visual management to material flow and process optimization

• Share and communicate advanced industrial engineering process flows and work streams to be used by the operations as Best Practice Standards across the manufacturing network

• Use Lean Process Improvement methodologies, expertise, and judgment to creatively address complicated and/or interdependent processes, develop execution plans and communicate benefits/risk

• Demonstrated experience using operator balance charts, machine capacity analysis, standard work, time study, SMED, structured problem solving, daily management, and OEE calculations

• Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Industrial Engineering Degree Preferred)

• Minimum of 5 years experience facilitating lean transformations in manufacturing and supply chain operations

• Willing to travel up to 60% of the time

Desired Characteristics and Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience facilitating lean transformations or manufacturing/machining operations.

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

• 3+ years of leadership experience preferred

• Models the GE Behaviors (Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, Customer Driven): this is mission-critical for all GE leaders as an enabler for continuous improvement

• Results orientation – must deliver sustainable results

• Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a senior leader perspective and leverage lean to drive improvement.

• Able to influence others – must be able to inform, convince, and persuade other using lean to drive sustainable results. Highly credible.

• Collaborative, team orientation – knows when to lead and when to follow.

• Customer focused and demonstrated sense of urgency

• Impactful communicator from the shop floor to the Boardroom.

• Knowledge of and experience applying lean in transactional and shop floor situations (standardized work, material & information flows, level production and pull systems)

• 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

The base pay range for this position is $159,000 - $200,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on September 26, 2026.

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.

This role will require in-person attendance for New Hire Orientation on Day 1.

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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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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.