Job Description Summary

The Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader - RPCA Part Family will demonstrate lean knowledge and apply lean transformation principles and process improvement concepts, approaches and methods through GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating system, known as FLIGHT DECK. The position will work to drive projects/process improvement to ensure that products within Rotating Parts and Compressor Airfoils (RPCA) are manufactured with the appropriate safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

This leader will shape and deploy lean strategies, build capability, and influence senior leaders internally and externally to deliver breakthrough performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). The scope spans GE internal shops and a network of strategic suppliers.

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop and execute RPCA part family growth strategy
• Develop and execute lean transformation strategy across the RPCA part family
• This includes GE internal shops, joint ventures, and associated key suppliers in alignment with company vision and organizational goals
• Build lean capability in high performing leadership team, providing guidance and mentorship to part family GM, plant leaders and staff, and in-plant FLIGHT DECK practitioners
• Train and educate employees at all levels in lean principles and tools
• Activate fundamental tools such as Value Stream Management, Problem Solving / Action Planning, Visual Daily Management, Standard Work, 5S, Operating Cadences, Kanban
• Systems, Production Preparation Process, Pull Systems, etc
• Collaborating with larger FLIGHT DECK community to promote kaizen mindset, skillset, toolset across GE Aerospace
• Ability to coach part family GM on FLIGHT DECK fundamentals including execution of policy deployment
• Identifying and prioritize opportunities for eliminate waste, create flow, improve processes, and reduce cost through the organization
• Actively participate in RPCA operating cadences. Engage in effective team problem solving to deliver year over year KPI performance
• Advise and counsel staff related to issues impacting SQDC
• Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and at the multiple levels in the organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of 8 years of experience leading Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Services, Digital, Commercial or P&L

Additional Information

• Able and willing to travel ~ 60% based on business needs
• This position would ideally be based in our Wilmington, NC

Desired Characteristics

• Experience successfully driving change and transformation
• Knowledge of and experience in applying lean in a variety of transactional and shop floor
• 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, decisive, collaborative, expectation setter
• Innovative: bring new ideas, motivations, concepts, safe environment to experiment

The base pay range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 8/3/2026.

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.

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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)).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position