Posted Position Title Six Sigma Black Belt - R&D

Job Number	1638245
Business	GE Aviation
Business Segment	Aviation
About Us	At GE Aviation, we are imagination at work. Whether we’re manufacturing components for our GenX engines or driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, the GE Aviation teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into advances in aviation that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us moving forward and looking ahead. Here you’ll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest caliber talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes. Whether it’s the next generation of ecomagination products or the future of aircraft engines, we’ve got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you’re passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in reengineering the sky through aviation innovations that will impact the globe for generations to come. GE Aviation Czech (GEAC - www.geaviation.cz) is a business segment of the Business & General Aviation (BGA) division within GE Aviation. GEAC is a recognized leader in the design, development, certification, manufacture service of turboprop engines (M601 & H80). The organization is located in Prague, Czech Republic with more than 1,600 turboprops in service and more than 17 million flight hours to date. GEAC engines have a proven record of performance and reliability in extreme operating conditions, with industry best low maintenance costs. GEAC is an integral part of GE Aviation's legacy of more than a century of turboprop and turboshaft engine manufacture, which includes more than 16,000 engines currently in service and more than 87 million flight hours to date. See what we do in Prague (H80 turboprop engine) ... click here.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Engineering/Technology
Function Segment	Lean Six Sigma
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	Czech Republic
City	Praha
Postal Code	199 02
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	The Black Belt (Six Sigma Leader) for the Research & Development area in Aviation business demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives, with focus on Engineering Design and Product Development. In this role you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within engineering areas of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
Essential Responsibilities	Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional team empowered to execute the Lean Six Sigma strategy and tools, to improve process capability and eliminate defects Deliver improvement in process capability, producibility of designs and business processes to reduce defects and attain world-class levels of quality through application of Lean Six Sigma tools Identify process improvement projects Facilitate, train, and coach stakeholders in the use of Lean Six Sigma tools Work with operating leaders and teams to uncover and assess lean Six Sigma opportunities for GE and its suppliers Serve as a change agent in institutionalizing Lean Six Sigma quality Communicate teams’ progress to Business Leaders Educate, coach, and mentor Green Belts and others on Lean Six Sigma philosophy and application Propose process technology improvements and capital expenditures Constantly seek, share, and implement best practices
Qualifications/Requirements	Bachelor's degree from an accredited Technical University At least 5 additional years of experience in a Process Improvement position Knowledge of statistical methods Experience working in an Engineering Design and Development organization Strong presentation skills Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Demonstrated ability to excel in all customer service areas
Desired Characteristics	Green or Black Belt certification