Military DoD SkillBridge Internship - FLIGHT DECK Lean Specialist

GE Aerospace • Sterling, VA

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About The Position

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. At Dowty, we are committed to propelling the next generation forward. Safety first and quality always. Dowty offers best-in-class MRO field support with pride and an unwavering commitment to our customers. As a Flight Deck Specialist, you will drive process and quality improvements that impact departmental operations, with accountability for planning and execution. Operating within established disciplines, you follow standard functional practices and procedures to deliver strong Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost outcomes. The role offers some autonomy and is execution-focused, applying sound judgment within guidelines and seeking guidance when needed. You collaborate across teams to implement standard work, sustain continuous improvement, and achieve measurable results.

Requirements

• Active Military personnel on the last 180 days of service
• Bachelor’s Degree 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). Military experience is accepted.
• Minimum of 3 years of lean deployment and execution ideally in a manufacturing environment experience (or GE Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience)
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees