FLIGHT DECK Specialist at GE Aerospace Sterling, IL

Feitong Buke; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Feitong Buke is seeking a FLIGHT DECK Specialist in Sterling, IL. The role involves process improvement using lean methodologies and training manufacturing teams. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and have at least 3 years in lean deployment.

Responsibilities include supporting FLIGHT DECK fundamentals adoption, driving organizational change, and ensuring staff training align with transformation goals. The position necessitates U.S. citizenship and offers relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship status is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of lean deployment experience in manufacturing.
• Must have experience in training principles of Lean methodology.

Responsibilities

• Support FLIGHT DECK fundamentals adoption.
• Utilize lean tools for process improvement.
• Execute training and development for manufacturing teams.
• Drive change using lean practices across the organization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

MS Office

Project Management

Training others

Value Stream Mapping

Education

Bachelor's Degree or GED with 7 years experience

Tools

Visio

Minitab

Excel

Job description

FLIGHT DECK Specialist job at GE Aerospace. Sterling, IL.

Job Description Summary

Process and quality improvement roles Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• FLIGHT DECK Implementation: Support the full adoption of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, including Standard Work, Daily & Visual Management, Value Stream Management, Operating Cadences, and Hoshin Kanri, to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Process Improvement: Utilize lean tools and methodologies to solve complex problems, develop objectives, and achieve both short‑term and long‑term goals.
• Training & Development: Execute the training and development of extended manufacturing team to ensure alignment with FLIGHT DECK transformation efforts, including curriculum development, delivery, and audit readiness.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive change across the organization, leveraging tools such as the FLIGHT DECK Activation Hub to foster growth and adoption of lean practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in lean deployment and execution ideally in a manufacturing environment).
• Minimum of 3 years of lean deployment and execution ideally in a manufacturing environment experience (or GE Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience).
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Desired Experience and Characteristics

• Proficient in MS Office suite and industry specific tools (Visio, Minitab, Excel).
• Managed mid to large size transformational projects.
• Coached/influenced all levels of stakeholders (shop floor to plant leadership) towards meaningful change.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Operational Excellence.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, Kaizen Events, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Visual Management.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in manufacturing, specifically in a shop floor environment.
• Experience training others in principles of Lean methodology.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed, delivers on time.
• Problem solver: analytical‑minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker, detail oriented.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision‑maker, collaborator, influencer, relationship builder.

Legal & Security Requirements

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, 8U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

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. 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).