FLIGHT DECK Lean Specialist

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation
Sterling, VA
Job Description Summary

At Dowty, we are committed to propelling the next generation forward. Safety first and quality always. Dowty offers best-in-class MRO field support with pride and an unwavering commitment to our customers.

As a Flight Deck Specialist, you will drive process and quality improvements that impact departmental operations, with accountability for planning and execution. Operating within established disciplines, you follow standard functional practices and procedures to deliver strong Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost outcomes. The role offers some autonomy and is execution-focused, applying sound judgment within guidelines and seeking guidance when needed. You collaborate across teams to implement standard work, sustain continuous improvement, and achieve measurable results.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • FLIGHT DECK Implementation: Support the full adoption of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, including Standard Work, Daily & Visual Management, Value Stream Management, Operating Cadences, and Hoshin Kanri , to optimize manufacturing processes.

  • Process Improvement: Utilize lean tools and methodologies to solve complex problems, develop objectives , and achieve both short-term and long-term goals.

  • Training & Development: Execute the training and development of extended manufacturing team to ensure alignment with FLIGHT DECK transformation efforts, including curriculum development, delivery, and audit readiness.

  • Continuous Improvement: Drive change across the organization, leveraging tools such as the FLIGHT DECK Activation Hub to foster growth and adoption of lean practices.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in lean deployment and execution ideally in a manufacturing environment).

  • Minimum of 3 years of lean deployment and execution ideally in a manufacturing environment experience (or GE Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience)
  • This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Desired Experience and Characteristics:

  • Proficient in MS Office suite and industry specific tools (Visio, Minitab, Excel)

  • Managed mid to large size transformational projects

  • Coached/influenced all levels of stakeholders (shop floor to plant leadership) towards meaningful change.

  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Operational Excellence

  • Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, Kaizen Events, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Visual Management

  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

  • Experience working in manufacturing, specifically in a shop floor environment.

  • Experience training others in principles of Lean methodology

  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

  • Focused : quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed, delivers on time

  • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker, detail oriented

  • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborator, influencer, relationship builder

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)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 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
Posted 2025-12-26

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