Job Description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking for Experienced or Senior Lean Practitioners (Level 3 or 4) to join our Lean Manufacturing Office team in Everett, Auburn, or Renton, Washington.

The successful candidate will support operating areas in achieving their business objectives by implementing production system standards, driving business process improvements, and applying best practices. This role involves leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary product teams to plan, solve complex problems, make decisions, and manage risks, ensuring that technical, quality, cost, and schedule targets align with current and future program requirements. While the primary focus will be on one of the specified locations, the candidate may also be called upon to provide support in other regional areas as needed.

The candidate will also train others in continuous improvement tools and principles, assist in updating training materials, and lead Lean-certified process improvement initiatives. Additionally, they will support the application of advanced continuous improvement techniques, contribute to strategy development, and conduct Beta testing of new tools.

We are committed to providing our team with equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, Employees will be provided with the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization which they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships.

Position Responsibilities:

• Guiding the practical application and integration of Boeing Production System (BPS) implementation across Boeing Commercial Airplanes

• Working with all levels of the organization to identify risks, assist and develop integrated deployment strategies that improve the production system, and assist with the implementation of these targets

• Promoting a continuous improvement and problem-solving culture

• Leading and facilitating complex and highly visible process improvement efforts

• Instructing and coaching others in continuous improvement principles and tools, including facilitation of Accelerated Improvement Workshops, Value Stream Mapping, 3P, or Autonomous Maintenance Workshop

• Creating enhancements to existing improvement tools; developing and updating instructional materials

• Supporting, coaching and partnering with the manufacturing team to implement, grow, and sustain the Daily Management structure and cadence

• Mentoring future instructors and less experienced practitioners

• Supporting the development and deployment of new BPS tools

• Participating in or leading maturity evaluation and assessment activities

• Reflecting on LMO (Lean Manufacturing Operation) processes and BPS standards to systematically problem solve and continuously improve

• Work will primarily occur on 1st shift, while occasionally also supporting 2nd and 3rd shifts

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in using LEAN Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement practices and tools in the workplace

• 3+ years of experience teaching Lean+ tools and concepts

• 3+ years of experience leading a cross-functional team

• Proficiency and experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Ability to work a variable shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3+ years of experience leading or facilitating process improvement activities such as 5S, VSM, AIW, 3P, AMW/TPM, M&I, RCA, Systematic Problem-Solving, Theory of Constraints

• 1+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing 

• 1+ years of experience supporting, leading, and delegating the project team's responsibilities and tasks through all stages of the project life cycle

• 1+ years of experience coaching team members and leaders in an operations environment

• Strong communication skills

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced (Level 3):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master + 4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.).

Senior (Level 4):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master + 8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies .

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range (level 3): 94,500 to 115,500

Summary pay range (level 4): 113,400 - 138,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 22, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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