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’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Manufacturing, Safety & Quality — Manufacturing Excellence team is looking to add an experienced Lean Practitioner (Level 4). The successful candidate will be a Lean+ / Operational Excellence expert to support One Boeing Production System implementation and maturity, and work collaboratively with BDS Plant manufacturing teams to drive Cost of Function project execution.
This person will be responsible for working in partnership with BDS program / plant manufacturing teams and fabrication Centers of Excellence, along with other stakeholders throughout the enterprise, to drive the integration of Lean+ / Operational Excellence best practices to enable world-class manufacturing system performance and efficiency.
The successful candidate will be expected to apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach with internal and external partners and leverage his/her knowledge of manufacturing processes, Lean Six Sigma, safety, quality, productivity, and affordability to shape the planning, development, and execution of Lean+ manufacturing solutions to satisfy program and fabrication needs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field of study.
Minimum 4 years’ of experience implementing Lean continuous improvement processes.
Minimum 4 years’ of experience analyzing data, identifying opportunities and making recommendations for value stream improvements that resulted in improved business position through culture transformation.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in project management, and a track record of executing high-impact cost reduction and affordability projects.
Demonstrated experience planning and facilitating Lean+ workshops (e.g., AIW / 3P / Kaizen / Voice of Customer)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

MBA, Master’s degree in Change Management, or Organizational Development.
Lean Six Sigma Certification.
Lean Manufacturing experience in an automotive or aerospace industry.
Experience and working knowledge of employee involvement and employee engagement strategies.
Experience in rapid plant turnaround environments, including opportunity identification.
Business case development, stakeholder alignment, benefits capture, institutionalization, and continuous improvements.

Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles.
Develops and updates instructional materials.
Mentors future instructors and less experienced practitioners.
Works with internal or external customers.
Leads and facilitates complex process improvement efforts.
Identifies risks and opportunities for improvement.
Creates enhancements to existing improvement tools.
Supports the development and deployment of new tools.
Supports business acquisition.
Participates in the evaluation process.