Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for developing and leading the cultural adoption of Lean principles and techniques to the Aeroderivative Engineering (AE) organization in alignment with our broader Gas Power Engineering process improvement initiatives. Specifically, the Lean leader will partner closely with the Gas Power Engineering Value Stream Leaders and AE staff managers to identify a continuous improvement strategy/playbook, prioritize Kaizen events and facilitate/manage the improvements. The Lean leader will also coach/mentor AE functional teams to embrace standard work and incorporate daily management into their organizations while facilitating and coaching local process improvements (kaizens, PSR, 5S, etc).

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Act as the GM staff Partner and lean coach supporting the AE process owner(s) to help develop the process design strategy and prioritize improvements.

• Define and oversee the portfolio of kaizens (target 6-12 per year) and lean projects to address GM sponsored process improvements tied to Gas Power Engineering priorities and aligned with GP Engineering value stream improvement strategies.

• Clarify & update progress on budgetary needs, timing, resource demand & results from the Aeroderivative Engineering process improvement efforts per the defined GPE Lean standard work.

• Facilitate the timely execution of the AE improvement projects & kaizens throughout the year following the GP Engineering Lean standard work.

• Coordinate monthly operating reviews with the AE Operations Leader to gauge performance of the AE internal processes with regard to Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost

• Determine need for PSRs based on current trend analysis of process KPIs and known AE issues pertaining to the broader Gas Power Engineering value streams.

• Facilitate completion of the PSRs (target 1-3 per quarter) in a timely manner following the GP Engineering Lean standard work.

• Promote a culture of “Lean Thinking” among the Engineering People Leaders focused on Servant Leadership, Customer Focus and Employee Empowerment

• Broaden the application of problem solving and continuous improvement tools for the AE organization to improve efficiency, capacity and process reliability.

• Celebrate and share Engineering application of Lean principles and techniques within the AE organization and across the Gas Power Engineering value streams to recognize success and leverage lessons learned.

• Develop expertise and experience in the applicable Lean models, concepts and tools across the AE organization.

• Facilitate and ensure the linkage of Lean improvements to real financial impact;

• Drive the necessary process standardization/harmonization within the AE organization to enable one integrated & streamlined Gas Power Engineering team.

• Practice and enable PDCA by providing critical feedback to the Gas Power Engineering Lean Team on the implementation strategy effectiveness.

• Collaborate and develop strategy in lock-step with VSL Lean Leaders, ensuring a unified approach

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in successfully managing programs/projects or driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• 3-5 years of Proven track record of indirect or direct people leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates the GEV Leadership Behaviors

• Proven to be effective driving outcomes in a large, globally matrixed organization

• Critical, systems thinker with the ability to bring others along, even those with conflicting priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.

• Comfortable with conflict but leads as a collaborator, facilitator and strong partner.

• Energizer who acts autonomously & engages others to make the impossible possible in times of huge change & opportunity.

• Customer advocate who continuously strives to simplify & streamline processes to reduce costs, create capacity & deliver increased customer value.

• Data-driven but decisive despite ambiguity

• Engineering or leadership experience in the power generation industry and related to the value stream.

• Practitioner and subject matter expert of Lean models, concepts and tools

• Demonstrated ability to coach and teach Lean tools to others.

• Practical knowledge of Six Sigma DMAIC, TOPS 8D or other problem-solving techniques

• Appropriate experience driving business transformation and / or lean adoption, preferably within an Engineering organization.

• Clear, concise written and oral communications to the appropriate level

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $127,900.00 - 213,100.00 USD Annual.

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 a 15% performance bonus .

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. This position will stay open on the career website until at least Sept 10th. 2024.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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