Lean & Operations Leader - ATO Mechanical, Defense & Systems Engineering
GE Aerospace •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Job Description SummaryThe Defense & Systems ATO Mechanical Section provides engineering support across all Defense & Systems propulsion programs in the technical areas of High Cycle fatigue (Aeromechanics), Engine Dynamics, Engine Clearances and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs). Our scope ranges from conceptual design to experimental testing to modeling and analysis to NPI design to field support. The Lean and Operations Leader will partner with technical and organization leaders across all the disciplines and programs to drive operational execution and lead further implementation of our Lean strategy. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Work across the organization to develop and lead the Operations and Lean strategy for the D&S ATO Mechanical section, with responsibilities including:
- Develop and implement organizations standard work.
- Establish and lead Weekly Operating Reviews (WOR), and Monthly Operating Reviews (MOR)
- Process tracking, metrics tracking. Could be degreed or non-degreed. Responsible for headcount and various other data collections that are used for ultimate decision making
- Support team in the use of PSRs, value stream mapping, and other lean tools to identify/eliminate inefficiencies.
- Own and maintain the organization’s budget, including program funding and overhead expenses.
- Own and facilitate updates to the organization’s resource strategy.
- Partner with Defense & Systems Engineering operations leaders to ensure business needs are being appropriately communicated and prioritized.
- Partner with the organizations staff members to drive accountability for achieving KPI targets and other business metrics.
- May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an Engineering or technical discipline
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance
Desired Characteristics
- Previous experience with Lean and associated tools
- Strong project management / organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
- Understand key cross-functional concepts that impact the organization.
- Deliver tasks on-time with alignment to architectural goals. Can identify and raise issues, risks, and opportunities.
- Change oriented –actively generates process improvements; champions and drives change initiatives.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal 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 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
Job Ident #:
R3750835
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