Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader – RPCA Part Family

GE Aerospace•Wilmington, NC

1d•$200,000 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

The Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader will apply GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model, FLIGHT DECK, across the Rotating Parts and Compressor Airfoils (RPCA) part family to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost (SQDC). The scope includes GE Aerospace internal shops, joint ventures and strategic suppliers. The leader will shape and deploy lean strategy, build organizational capability, and influence senior leaders, with one direct report. This is an intentionally designed growth role for an experienced manufacturing plant leader with a record of lean transformation. The successful candidate will lead transformation across multiple RPCA plants, value streams and suppliers alongside the part family leadership team. The stated intention is for the successful candidate to move into a Plant Leader role within 18–24 months, based on performance and business needs. The role is ideally based in Wilmington, North Carolina, but candidates must be flexible across the Southeastern United States, including willingness to relocate for the follow-on Plant Leader assignment. Travel is 75% based on business needs, and in-person attendance is required for New Hire Orientation on Day 1. This is a remote position. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information, so employment is contingent on meeting the stated U.S. Person eligibility requirements. The base pay range is $200,000–$250,000. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The posting is expected to close on 11/23/2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
At least 3 years of experience as a plant leader, site leader or operations leader with end-to-end accountability for the safety, quality, delivery and cost performance of a manufacturing facility.
At least 5 years of experience leading lean transformation, including value stream transformation, Kaizen Event leadership and structured problem solving, with measurable and sustained results.
Location flexibility across the Southeastern United States, including willingness to relocate for the follow-on Plant Leader assignment.
Ability to meet the stated U.S. Person eligibility requirements because the role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to complete a drug screen if applicable; employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; an advanced degree is a plus.
Plant leadership experience in aerospace or another regulated, safety-critical manufacturing environment, such as AS9100, NADCAP special processes or first article inspection.
Experience with precision machining of rotating parts, airfoils or similar high-value components.
Experience leading a union-represented or teaming workforce.
Ownership of a plant budget and shop cost, including capital planning.
Experience applying lean in both shop-floor and transactional environments.
Demonstrated commitment to FLIGHT DECK Behaviors: Respect for People, Continuous Improvement and Customer Driven, with unyielding integrity and the ability to model these behaviors as a leader.
Effective communication at all organizational levels, from front-line operators to senior aerospace leadership.
Strong leadership, communication, decisiveness, collaboration and expectation-setting abilities.
Analytical problem-solving skills, ability to challenge existing processes and critical thinking to solve complex problems.
Ability to coach and mentor executives, plant leaders, plant-level FLIGHT DECK leaders and employees to build a continuous improvement culture.
Ability to bring new ideas, motivation and concepts and create a safe environment to experiment.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute lean transformation strategy across the RPCA part family, including internal shops, joint ventures and associated key suppliers, aligned with company vision and organizational goals.
Partner with RPCA plant leaders and their staffs to improve plant-level safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and operating cadences.
Build lean capability by guiding and mentoring the part family GM, plant leaders and staff, and in-plant FLIGHT DECK practitioners; train and educate employees at all levels in lean principles and tools.
Activate FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals: Standard Work, Daily and Visual Management, Value Stream Management, Operating Cadences, Action Planning, Problem Solving, 5S, and Flow and Pull, including kanban and pull systems; use tools such as Kaizen Events and the Production Preparation Process (3P).
Lead Kaizen Events and Genba walks at RPCA plants and suppliers, coaching leaders at the point of work.
Coach the part family GM on FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, including execution of Hoshin Kanri (policy deployment).
Identify and prioritize opportunities to eliminate waste, create flow, improve processes and reduce cost.
Participate in RPCA operating cadences, engage in team problem solving to deliver year-over-year KPI performance, and advise and counsel staff on issues affecting SQDC.
Collaborate with the broader FLIGHT DECK community to promote a kaizen mindset, skillset and toolset across GE Aerospace.
Communicate business goals and programs at multiple organizational levels.
Collaborate to develop and execute the RPCA part family growth strategy.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program, including confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time off for vacation or illness.
Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
Relocation assistance.