Senior Industrial Engineering Leader

GE Aerospace

. Engage with FLIGHT DECK and industrial engineering users across part families, shop operations, and cross-functional teams .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $159,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Process Improvement methodologies and Industrial Engineering principles, with a strong focus on optimizing workflows, resource capacity, and material flow in manufacturing environments. Proven ability to lead teams, facilitate standard work, and implement best practices across operations.

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Lean Process ImprovementIndustrial Engineering MethodsCapacity UtilizationStandard Work DevelopmentManufacturing Systems Design

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Hard Skills

Lean TransformationsProcess Flow AnalysisTime StudyOEE CalculationsOperator Balance ChartsSMEDStructured Problem SolvingDaily ManagementWorkflow OptimizationKaizen Events

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingInfluencing OthersCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial EngineeringMaster's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing OperationsSupply Chain OperationsMaterial FlowResource CapacityBest Practice Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with FLIGHT DECK and industrial engineering users across part families, shop operations, and cross-functional teams
Develop competency in Industrial Engineering Methods and Lean tools and coach associates in Lean/FLIGHT DECK principles
Partner with Operations, FLIGHT DECK, and Industrial Engineering leaders to develop and execute the Capacity Utilization process
Improve workflow by studying process flow charts, modifying workflows and workstations, and developing procedures
Plan layouts and workstations
Improve labor and machine utilization through work-method, layout, equipment, and job-structure analysis
Create Standard Work and implement visual management for material flow and process optimization
Share advanced industrial engineering process flows and workstreams as Best Practice Standards across the manufacturing network
Apply Lean Process Improvement methodologies to complicated and interdependent processes, developing execution plans and communicating benefits and risks
Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resources, risk, and complexity
Facilitate standard work, layout and process development, kaizen events, direct labor productivity, problem solving, and process improvement initiatives
Optimize material flow, asset utilization, and resource capacity
Attend in-person New Hire Orientation on Day 1

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Industrial Engineering Degree Preferred)
Minimum of 5 years experience facilitating lean transformations in manufacturing and supply chain operations
Willing to travel up to 60% of the time
A minimum of 10 years of experience facilitating lean transformations or manufacturing/machining operations (desired)
Master's degree in Industrial Engineering (desired)
3+ years of leadership experience preferred
Experience designing, developing, and deploying manufacturing systems, with emphasis on machining lines and balancing hard/soft capacity
Experience using operator balance charts, machine capacity analysis, standard work, time study, SMED, structured problem solving, daily management, and OEE calculations
Knowledge and experience applying lean in transactional and shop floor situations, including standardized work, material and information flows, level production, and pull systems
Ability to assess key business metrics and situations from a senior leader perspective
Ability to influence others using lean to drive sustainable results
Ability to communicate from the shop floor to the boardroom
Analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking ability
Access to U.S. export-controlled information requires proof of U.S. Person status: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee/refugee status
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary / commission based on the plan
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Professional development
Competitive compensation