FLIGHT DECK (Lean) Specialist

GE Aerospace • McAllen, TX

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About The Position

The FLIGHT DECK Specialist supports lean transformation efforts across manufacturing operations at the McAllen Repair Shop, focusing on one Value Stream. The role works to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance and partners closely with operations, engineering, and cross-functional teams to apply FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals across the shop floor.

The position requires strong technical and operational knowledge, the ability to influence at all levels of the organization, and demonstrated experience leading sustainable lean improvements in a manufacturing environment. The role also requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on demonstrating U.S. Person status as defined in the posting and on being legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience facilitating lean transformation in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading sustainable lean improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical and operational knowledge.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to prove U.S. Person status as specified in the posting because the role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, and eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, and contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, and is committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, and collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, and critical thinker.

Responsibilities

• Drive understanding and application of FLIGHT DECK lean principles, behaviors, and tools.
• Connect the Voice of the Customer (VOC) to Targets to Improve (TTIs) and KPIs using Leader Standard Work (LSW).
• Partner with cross-functional teams at the genba (shop floor).
• Support site operating rhythms, including daily management, action planning, and Levels 6 and 7 reviews.
• Improve and sustain key performance indicators (KPIs) and standard work across shop-floor processes.
• Implement and sustain 5S and visual management standards and controls across the shop floor.
• Lead kaizen events, structured problem solving, and implementation of future-state value stream maps (VSMs) and transformation plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions 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.
• Professional development.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time