Industrial Engineering Specialist

GE Aerospace • Asheville, NC

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About The Position

The Industrial Engineering Specialist is responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. The role functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results and allows modification of procedures and practices covering work if the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Manufacturing Experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of Lean and/or Industrial Engineering experience.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Models the GE Behaviors (Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, Customer Driven): this is mission-critical for all GE leaders as an enabler for continuous improvement.
• Results oriented – must deliver sustainable results.
• Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a leader perspective and leverage lean to drive improvement.
• Able to influence others – must be able to inform, convince, and persuade other using FLIGHT DECK/LEAN to drive sustainable results.
• Highly credible.
• Collaborative, team orientation – knows when to lead and when to follow.
• Customer focused and demonstrates a high sense of urgency.
• Impactful communicator from the shop floor to the Boardroom.
• Knowledge of and experience applying FLIGHT DECK/LEAN in transactional and shop floor situations (standardized work, material & information flows, level production and pull systems).
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead projects related to new premises, factory buildings, rehabilitation, new equipment, lay-out, renovations and optimization.
• Manage capital investments. Includes Advanced Manufacturing Engineers, New product introduction (NPI) and NPI Manufacturing Engineers.
• Develop advanced competency in wide range of Industrial Engineering Methods and Lean tools, and coaches associates in the use and implementation of FLIGHT DECK/LEAN principles and behaviors.
• Improves workflow by studying process flow charts, recommending modifications in workflow and workstations, and developing new procedures.
• Develop and manage the industrial project timeline, and ensure the tasks are accomplished timely.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others
• Uses technical skills and analytical thinking to align and work with cross functional teams to solve complex problems
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
• Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Support all shifts as needed

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

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