Sr Industrial Engineer

Job Description Summary This person is tasked with the industrialization management at the plant level, as well as managing the plant’s capacity mapping, layout development, automation roadmap and OEE management. The Plant Industrial Manager is the interface between the central industrial engineering team and the plant leadership team, being responsible to develop the industrial projects at the plant level, as well as supporting day to day operations regarding OEE management and model line/plant deployment. A successful candidate will be able to manage the site requirements, interface with multiple central teams including industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, sourcing, and lean, and to deliver to an industrial timeline and budget targets. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Develop advanced competency in wide range of Industrial Engineering Methods and Lean tools, and coaches associates in the use and implementation of Lean principles. Improves workflow by studying process flow charts, recommending modifications in workflow and workstations, and developing new procedures. Develop and manage the industrial project timeline, and ensure the tasks are accomplished timely. Develop plant’s transformation roadmap, based on site’s future state VSM and layout planning. Additionally, manage the action plan at the plant level. Lead lean layout creation with operators that delivers safe, quality part flow realizing least lead time from order to cash. Experienced in operator line balance / time studies creating true industrial labor standards to achieve customer takt time. Able to design optimal material flow part family combinations across the site through PQPR (part quantity part route) analysis. Interface with the manufacturing engineering team and lead the plant’s technological roadmap, including the automation projects. Material storage strategy maximizing use of space while designing an efficient pick and delivery of material between processes. Packaging design that provides least waste across the extended supply chain for operator, material handlers, and logistics. Manage the equipment relocation process, interfacing with plan and vendor to ensure completion at the desired timeline. Use Lean Process Improvement methodologies, expertise, and judgment to creatively address complicated and/or interdependent processes, develop execution plans and communicate benefits/risk. Utilize problem solving methodologies to find new solutions to difficult technical challenges that impact both yield and cost. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and installing production processes Or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of experience in developing and installing production processes Desired Characteristics Knowledge of lean manufacturing processes. Models the GE Behaviors (Humility, Transparency, Focus): this is mission-critical for all GE leaders as an enabler for continuous improvement. Results orientation – must deliver sustainable results. Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a senior leader perspective and leverage lean to drive improvement. Able to influence others – must be able to inform, convince, and persuade other using lean to drive sustainable results. Highly credible. Collaborative, team orientation – knows when to lead and when to follow. Customer focused and demonstrates a high sense of urgency. Impactful communicator from the shop floor to the Boardroom. Knowledge of and experience applying lean in transactional and shop floor situations (standardized work, material & information flows, level production and pull systems). Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively. Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed. Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative. 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. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.