Senior FLIGHT DECK Leader - Transformation

GE Aerospace; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior FLIGHT DECK Leader - Transformation to drive lean conversion across target sites. You will work on Genba with operators and front-line leaders, deploying FLIGHT DECK and coordinating with transformation teams to set objectives and build capability.

You will lead a small team of practitioners, manage Kaizen events, standard work, and problem solving using structured methods, while ensuring safe, efficient flow of materials and information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or manufacturing engineering.
• 5+ years leading lean conversion (value stream mapping, Kaizen events, standard work) with measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean conversion at target sites.
• Deploy to GE Aerospace locations to convert target lines and value streams to FLIGHT DECK, working hands-on at Genba with operators and leaders.
• Partner with site leadership and the FLIGHT DECK Operations and Transformation Teams to set objectives and deploy lean tools.
• Lead a small team of FLIGHT DECK practitioners on conversion assignments.

Skills

Lean conversion

Value stream mapping

Kaizen leadership

Standard work

Problem solving

Team leadership

Genba experience

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

Role Focus

This is a hands-on, player-coach role. The Senior FLIGHT DECK Leader works with teams on the floor at Genba (the place where the work is done), leads the conversion of target lines side by side with operators, front-line leaders and support functions, and develops capability in the FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals. The role has the potential to lead a small team of FLIGHT DECK practitioners deployed to convert target lines.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As the Senior FLIGHT DECK Leader - Transformation, you will:

• Lead lean conversion at target sites
• Deploy to select GE Aerospace locations to convert target lines and value streams to FLIGHT DECK, working hands-on at Genba with operators, front-line leaders and support functions.
• Partner with site leadership and the FLIGHT DECK Operations and Transformation Teams to select target lines, set conversion objectives and SQDC targets, and deploy lean tools and standards effectively.
• As business needs require, lead a small team of FLIGHT DECK practitioners on conversion assignments: set priorities, coordinate the work across sites and develop each practitioner’s capability.

Value Stream Management, Kaizen and Flow

Lead the creation and execution of value stream maps to identify and eliminate waste (Muda), unevenness (Mura) and overburden (Muri) across manufacturing, assembly and test processes.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize Kaizen Events and document improvement roadmaps, and lead Kaizen Events from preparation through sustainment.

Ensure predictable and efficient delivery of products by optimizing the flow of materials and information: level the workload, create continuous flow to takt time, and establish pull where flow cannot be continuous.

Apply Lean Conversion Standards such as 5S, TPM, SW, SMED, 3P and Material Flow Processes where the value stream requires them.

Daily & Visual Management and Operating Cadences

Implement daily management routines and visual tools to track SQDC performance, with clear Red/Green status and escalation paths.

Facilitate real-time problem solving at Genba to address off-plan conditions.

Drive team alignment and accountability through structured operating cadences.

Standard Work

Develop, document and sustain standard work for manufacturing, assembly and test operations.

Ensure adherence to established work sequences, timing and safety protocols.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and refine standard work accordingly.

Problem Solving

Apply structured, data-driven problem-solving methods (e.g., TAGS: Trend, Actual, Gap, Standard) to resolve process-related issues.

Lead root cause analysis and implement countermeasures to sustain improvements.

Coaching, Capability and Culture

Act as a lean coach and mentor for team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement; deliver FLIGHT DECK training at the point of work and build the site capability to sustain gains after the conversion team moves on.

Share best practices and lessons learned across the broader FLIGHT DECK community.

Promote transparency, inclusivity and constructive development within the team.

Align operations with customer needs and expectations, and measure success through the lens of customer value and satisfaction.

Actively engage with customer insights to drive meaningful improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations or manufacturing engineering
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience leading lean conversion, including value stream mapping, Kaizen Event leadership, standard work, and flow and pull, with measurable and sustained results

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering; an advanced degree is a plus
• Experience as a FLIGHT DECK practitioner or with a comparable lean operating system
• Experience in aerospace or another regulated, safety-critical manufacturing environment (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP special processes,