Industrial Engineering Specialist

Industrial Engineering Specialist is responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. The role functions with some autonomy but is guided by established policies or review of end results and allows modification of procedures and practices covering work if the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

• Organize and lead projects related to new premises, factory buildings, rehabilitation, new equipment, layout, renovations and optimization. Manage capital investments. Includes Advanced Manufacturing Engineers, New product introduction (NPI) and NPI Manufacturing Engineers.
• Develop advanced competency in a wide range of Industrial Engineering Methods and Lean tools, and coach associates in the use and implementation of FLIGHT DECK/LEAN principles and behaviors.
• Improve workflow by studying process flow charts, recommending modifications in workflow and workstations, and developing new procedures.
• Develop and manage the industrial project timeline and ensure the tasks are accomplished timely.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Have knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others.
• Use technical skills and analytical thinking to align and work with cross‑functional teams to solve complex problems.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explain information; develop skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within the field. Convey performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Support all shifts as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high‑school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of Lean and/or Industrial Engineering experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programmes. Established project‑management skills.
• Models the GE Behaviours (Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, Customer Driven). This is mission‑critical for all GE leaders as an enabler for continuous improvement.
• Results oriented – must deliver sustainable results.
• Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a leader perspective and leverage lean to drive improvement.
• Able to influence others – must be able to inform, convince, and persuade others using FLIGHT DECK/LEAN to drive sustainable results. Highly credible.
• Collaborative, team orientation – knows when to lead and when to follow. Customer focused and demonstrates a high sense of urgency. Impactful communicator from the shop floor to the boardroom.
• Knowledge of and experience applying FLIGHT DECK/LEAN in transactional and shop‑floor situations (standardised work, material & information flows, level production and pull systems).
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candour, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritises work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision‑maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical‑minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programmes to support your health and, along with programmes like Health Ahead, 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 Programme, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counselling 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…