FLIGHT DECK Specialist

FLIGHT DECK Specialist – Dowty, GE Aerospace

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Process and quality improvement roles impacting departmental operations and responsible for planning and 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an 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.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

• 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.

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).

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing