FLIGHT DECK (Lean) Specialist

GE Aerospace • McAllen, TX

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About The Position

The FLIGHT DECK Specialist supports lean transformation efforts in one value stream at the McAllen Repair Shop, improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance. The role works closely with operations, engineering, and cross-functional teams to apply FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals on the shop floor. It requires strong technical and operational knowledge, the ability to influence at all organizational levels, and experience leading sustainable lean improvements in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on demonstrating U.S. Person status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or person granted asylee or refugee status. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable; employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience facilitating lean transformation in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical and operational knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience leading sustainable lean improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to demonstrate U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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 who strategically prioritizes work and is committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, and collaborator.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, and thinks critically.

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 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.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time