FLIGHT DECK Specialist

About the role

GE Aerospace is seeking a dynamic, results-driven FLIGHT DECK Specialist to deploy GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model, FLIGHT DECK, and ensure alignment with safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) priorities. The FLIGHT DECK Specialist will coach teams, optimize processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement to deliver exceptional value to our customers. This role will guide Operations teams through their FLIGHT DECK journey, providing ongoing teaching and coaching of lean principles, theories, and practices while driving ownership and adoption. This position requires up to 20% travel.

Responsibilities

• Coach and deploy FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, including Standard Work, Daily & Visual Management, Value Stream Management, Operating Cadences, Action Planning, Problem Solving, 5S, and Flow/Pull, to optimize shop performance.
• Identify and eliminate waste using lean tools such as value stream mapping, kaizen events, and problem-solving frameworks.
• Implement visual management systems to track SQDC metrics, enabling real-time problem-solving and decision-making at genba.
• Mentor and develop shop floor teams, fostering a culture of transparency, inclusivity, and constructive development.
• Ensure manufacturing processes align with customer needs, delivering high-quality products on time while reducing costs.
• Drive discipline and rigor to sustain improvements, ensuring long-term operational success.
• Provide support to off-shift teams as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing).
• At least an additional 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations, and/or Training.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of lean principles, including FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and behaviors.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with experience using structured methodologies such as Kata, At Point Problem Solving, and/or Problem-Solving Reports.
• Experience with value stream mapping and genba walks.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace and the Employee Assistance Program (24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services).
• Retirement benefits, including the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions) and access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Relocation assistance provided.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon proving U.S. Person status (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, asylee, or refugee).