Remote Executive: Flight Deck Lean Transformation Leader

GE Aerospace; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time-off

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks an Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader for the RPCA Part Family. You will apply lean principles across internal shops, joint ventures, and suppliers to ensure SQDC excellence and cost leadership.

This role offers growth toward a Plant Leader position within 18–24 months depending on performance. The successful candidate will have 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, 5+ years of lean transformation, and a proven track record in coaching and leading complex change in aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years in progressive manufacturing leadership roles.
• 3+ years as plant/site/operations leader with end-to-end accountability.
• 5+ years leading lean transformation with measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute lean transformation strategy across RPCA and suppliers.
• Partner with RPCA plant leaders to improve SQDC performance.
• Build lean capability within leadership teams and train staff.
• Activate FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals (Standard Work, Visual Management, 3P).
• Lead Kaizen Events and Genba walks across RPCA plants and suppliers.
• Coach GM on FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and policy deployment.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and reduce costs.
• Collaborate to promote kaizen mindset across GE Aerospace.

Skills

Lean transformation

Kaizen events

Value stream mapping

Hoshin Kanri

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

Advanced degree (plus)

Tools

Kaizen Events

3P (Production Prep)

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

GE Aerospace seeks an Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader for the RPCA Part Family. You will apply lean principles across internal shops, joint ventures, and suppliers to ensure SQDC excellence and cost leadership.

This role offers growth toward a Plant Leader position within 18–24 months depending on performance. The successful candidate will have 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, 5+ years of lean transformation, and a proven track record in coaching and leading complex change in aerospace