CareerPlan

Flight Deck - Lean Leader - GE Aerospace Research

Niskayuna, USFull-time$122k–$203k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United StatesUnited States citizens only

Core

Drive Lean processes, continuous improvement, and standard work deployment across GE Aerospace Research to enhance organizational effectiveness and operating cadence.

Role type

Senior Lean Leader / Process Improvement Manager

Builds

Streamlined operating cadences, standard work systems, and value stream health metrics for GE Aerospace Research.

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing operations and process improvement

Required skills

Lean methodology, Kaizen event leadership, 5S implementation, data analysis, process mapping, change management, value stream management, standard work design, operational coaching, KPI tracking

Preferred skills

Management of change, tradeoff studies, system-level solution design, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

Excel, analytic tools, GE Aerospace Operating System (FLIGHT DECK)

Responsibilities

Lead Kaizen events and facilitate training on Lean tools; design and implement data management processes for KPIs; analyze complex data to support process improvements; drive deployment of standard work and 5S initiatives; coordinate operating cadences across the enterprise; partner with engineering on business process improvements; maintain voice of the customer rhythms.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities