Lead Lean Manufacturing Specialist(UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

About the Role

Dowty, part of GE Aerospace, is seeking a Lean Leader to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement using GE Aerospace’s proprietary Flight Deck lean operating model.

In this role, you’ll apply Lean principles to optimize processes, enhance safety, improve quality, ensure on-time delivery, and reduce costs (SQDC). You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable improvements, promote problem-solving, and support the execution of key business strategies.

What is the Flight Deck?

The Flight Deck is GE Aerospace’s unique lean operating system designed to deliver excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). It incorporates proven lean practices such as Kaizen, Kata, Hoshin Kanri, and Standard Work, customized for GE Aerospace and Dowty’s operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the deployment of Flight Deck methodologies to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, with Safety as the top priority.

Coach and embed Lean principles and behaviors across teams to achieve cultural and operational transformation.

Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and training sessions to build Lean capability throughout the organization.

Act as a change champion, promoting engagement and accountability at all levels.

Analyze processes to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.

Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven problem-solving.

Ensure long-term success of initiatives through standard work, clear documentation, and regular audits.

Challenge existing practices and inspire innovation within the Flight Deck framework.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Proven experience implementing Lean or Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of Lean principles, tools, and techniques.

Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving and data interpretation skills.

Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Experience leading projects and change management initiatives.

Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Strong technical and presentation skills.

Working Flexibly

GE Aerospace values work-life balance and supports flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Rewards and Benefits

Our FlexChoice benefits program allows you to customize your reward package to suit your needs.
As a new joiner, your default benefits include:

Non-contributory pension

Life assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

26 days of annual leave (with options to buy or sell holiday hours)

Additional Information

Security Clearance: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required. If clearance cannot be obtained, employment may not proceed.

Right to Work: Applicants requiring UK work sponsorship will be considered; however, priority may be given to candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

For more details on BPSS requirements, please refer to official UK Government guidance.