• Industrial Engineering Specialist

    GE Aerospace (Madisonville, KY)


    Job Description Summary

    The Industrial Engineering Specialist at Madisonville is part of the FLIGHT DECK organization, reporting to the FLIGHT DECK Leader. The Industrial Engineering Specialist will lead projects intended to improve one (or more) of the SQDIP metrics. In addition, the Industrial Engineering Specialist will partner with multiple functions (FLIGHT DECK, Operations, Quality, etc.) to lead and manage sitewide initiatives such as large 3P Events, Site Action Plans, and more. The Industrial Engineering Specialist will also focus on capacity models and line layouts, in addition to other FLIGHT DECK-related tasks.

    Job Description

    + Lead lean transformations within manufacturing cells to improve process quality and create capacity by reducing cycle time, inventory, and waste.

    + Establish site standards for Action Planning, Project Management, Capacity Modelling, and other industrial engineering related activities.

    + Manage and lead 3P Activities and subsequent actions at the Madisonville site.

    + Lead Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events to identify process wastes and to develop and implement corrective actions.

    + Create Standardized Work Instructions, layouts, and process flow diagrams.

    + Facilitate functional managers in establishing process flow by implementing visual management tools and methods to pull product through the work cells.

    + Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to improve process capability and eliminate defects.

    + Coach teams using the PSR format through the define, analyze, root cause, and countermeasure phases.

    **Required Minimum Qualifications** :

    + Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university _AND_ a minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.

    + _OR_ a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in Industrial Engineering.

    **Desired Characteristics and Experience** :

    + Industrial Engineering Degree Preferred.

    + Strong Excel and Mathematical Skills

    + Strong organization skills and attention to detail

    + Ability to influence without direct authority

    + Experience with capacity analysis

    + Experience with lean transformation and tools

    + Passion for continuous improvement

     

    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, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

     

    Additional Information

     

    GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 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

     

    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.