Methods Process Analyst - Fabrication (Entry-Level, Associate)

at  Boeing

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The Industrial Engineering team within Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking Entry Level or Associate Methods Process Analysts to join our growing team located in Portland, Oregon.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our Methods Process Analysts will be part of the Industrial Engineering organization, supporting fabrication and assembly of airplane components and partner with other members in the business unit (e.g. Operations, Quality, Engineering, etc) to increase production stability and achieve organizational goals.
The ideal candidate will start by learning the production build processes of their team, while developing an understanding of the Industrial Engineering Services Wheel and statement of work. You’ll be integrated into stabilizing the production system, implementing lean methodologies, assessing and performing to rate readiness requirements, as well as improving quality through root cause analysis. Candidates will be engaging with all manufacturing, engineering, and production-supporting organizations and should be a self-starter as well as a collaborative team player. Our business units allow you to learn all aspects of the Aerospace Manufacturing world allowing you to explore and learn the production build processes from supply chain production readiness through fabrication of raw materials, assembly and installation, and supporting deliveries to our customers around the world.
We are looking for dynamic thinkers, problem solvers, and motivated team members to drive results as Boeing continues its journey to becoming a Global Industrial Champion. We offer long-term potential for career growth into both technical leadership and/or management positions and highly value the curiosity, tenacity and imagination our engineers bring to our teams each day.

THE POSITION MUST MEET EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, THEREFORE A “US PERSON” AS DEFINED BY 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 IS REQUIRED. “US PERSON” INCLUDES US CITIZEN, LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT, REFUGEE, OR ASYLEE.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in business related curriculum such as: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Data Analytics, Marketing, Economics or Math
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience in operations management, manufacturing, supply chain, and/or a production environment
• 1 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Exposure to working in a team environment.
• Exposure or application of Lean Manufacturing with knowledge of lean principles
• Exposure or application of Project Management

TYPICAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Entry Level: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelors degree) or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. 4 years’ related work experience).
Associate: Bachelor’s degree and typically 1 or more years’ related work experience, a Master’s degree and typically 1 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PAY RANGE SUMMARY:

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 for Entry Level: $47,000 - $83,000
Summary Pay Range for Associate: $66,300 - $89,700

All tasks below are conducted under the guidance of an experienced team member, and include introduction and training in the specific processes and standard templates used by the business unit and program.

• Participates in the analysis of current and future business environment using established guidelines.
• Contributes to the forecast, acquisition, and utilization plans to optimize resources in support of company initiatives and program business plans
• Assists in the development and maintenance of Business System factory definition to be used for manufacturing planning.
• Participates in the development of labor hour estimates for new or revised production and tooling work packages under the guidance of experienced analysts.
• Helps monitor performance to established labor hour estimates.
• Interacts in the development of integrated tool and production master schedules.
• Is introduced to the use of tool and position plan/documents, tool downtimes, rate flow plans, #1 flows, and tool sequencing plans.
• Gains knowledge of process improvement methodologies and tools used to maximize the efficiency of equipment and personnel and to support company improvement initiatives.
• Support efforts in the development of recovery plans including data gathering, visibility development, and monitoring status to plan.
• Working with others, represent Production and Tooling Operations to support schedule commitments or statement of work impacts.
• Develops, implements, maintains, and statuses basic integrated shop operating plans to maximize the efficiency of equipment and personnel and to reduce inventory and meet cost and schedule commitments.
• Assists more experienced analysts in gathering and analysis of shop performance metrics in order to support a recommend plan of action for Production and Tooling Management.