Senior FLIGHT DECK Practitioner
Senior FLIGHT DECK Practitioner
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About GE Aerospace:
Are you ready to see your future take flight At GE Aerospace we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines components and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. Youll be part of a team that embraces your drive your curiosity and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly youll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
Working at our Grand Rapids Facility:
For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. Were producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems Mission System Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. Were the career home for union and nonunion employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.
Role Overview
The Senior FLIGHT DECK Practitioner will lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across Avionics using the FLIGHT DECK lean operating model. This role is critical in ensuring the highest standards of Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) are met. The practitioner will work closely with crossfunctional teams to implement lean methodologies enhance operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the deployment and sustainment of the FLIGHT DECK lean operating model across various departments and teams.
- Conduct value stream mapping identify waste and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitate kaizen events workshops and training sessions to educate and engage employees in lean principles and practices.
- Develop and implement standard work procedures to ensure consistency and quality in operations.
- Utilize lean tools such as 5S Kanban and root cause analysis to drive problemsolving and process optimization.
- Collaborate with leadership to align lean initiatives with business goals and objectives.
- Mentor and coach team members to build lean capabilities and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure all lean activities prioritize safety and comply with regulatory and company standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or Business
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in lean transactional engineering or continuous improvement roles
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Engineering or Business
- 8 years of experience in lean transactional engineering or continuous improvement roles within the aerospace industry
- Proven track record of leading successful lean initiatives and driving measurable improvements
- Excellent problemsolving skills and ability to analyze complex processes
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Certification in Lean or Six Sigma (e.g. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)
- Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
This role requires access to U.S. exportcontrolled information. Therefore for applicants who are not asylees refugees lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e. not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) otherwise known as a U.S. Person) final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. exportcontrolled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
