What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Engineer position at GE?
Job Description Summary
The primary objective of the position is to apply lean tools and methodologies to drive activities and actions to improve relevant plant KPI’s (both financial and non-financial).Activities such as leading and participating in improvement projects (Kaizen events, Lean Six Sigma, PDCA, etc.), training/mentoring others on lean tools/methodologies (5S, Standard Work, 8 Wastes, Problem-Solving, etc.), improving daily management and communication methods, creating and maintaining Value Stream Maps, data analysis, and networking will also be at the core of this position to ensure sustainable results and development of Lean culture at the plant.
This will be accomplished through effective collaboration and working relationships with broad range of stakeholders across the plant in all functions and across all shifts. This position will utilize Lean Principles, Six Sigma, Management of Change, Project Management principles and other techniques in combination with training, coaching, and influencing skills to achieve specific financial and non-financial objectives.
The position will also actively participate in the broader scope of the Lean function including promoting and implementing the departments strategy/road map.
Job Description
Desired Characteristics
- Fluency in English language, other relevant language skills desirable
- Must be “hands-on” and practical with ‘can-do’ attitude
- Strong organization skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Demonstrated influencing and engaging skills across cross-functional teams
- Demonstrate strong communication skills (including written, presentations)
- Must have a result-oriented leadership style
- Self-starter/learning and ability to navigate through the organization with ease
- Demonstrated experience of cost out across value chain (inc. customer and supplier partnerships)
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and proactively supports/helps others and responds to their needs to build strong working relationships
- Flexible team player with ability to lead/coordinate and develop others
- Demonstrated ability to lead/coordinate programs/projects
- Demonstrated skills on managing internal / external customer satisfaction
- Demonstrated ability to provide mentoring/coaching at across value chain
- Demonstrated experience of working across functions: Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Manufacturing
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency in Six Sigma tools and techniques (Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from recognized Institute is preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Skills in using Microsoft Suite Applications, Primarily Excel
- Flexible for international travel up to 10% of their time
Preferred Qualifications
- Welding certification
- Ability to conceptualize, design, and fabricate own ideas into reality
- Works well with many different personality types
- Self-motivated and driven
- Change Management experience
- Project Management experience
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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
