Job Description

BDS Senior Lean Practitioner at BOEING summary:

The Senior Lean Practitioner at Boeing Defense, Space and Security leads the implementation and maturation of Lean manufacturing principles within the Boeing Production System to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. This role involves collaborating with various plant manufacturing teams and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, develop Lean strategies, and facilitate complex process improvements. The position requires extensive experience in Lean methodologies, project facilitation, and data analytics to standardize and optimize manufacturing operations across Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers programs.

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 Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lean Practitioner to support the BDS Operational Excellence Team in Tukwila, Seattle, Everett, Renton, or Auburn, WA.

The successful candidate will be a Lean+ / Lean manufacturing expert to support 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 programs / plant manufacturing teams and fabrication Centers of Excellence, along with other stakeholders throughout the enterprise, to drive the integration of BPS / 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 Boeing Production Systems solutions to satisfy program needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Connect Lean principles and strategy to execution and results – utilizing the Boeing Values and Behaviors and closed loop for continuous improvement
• Lead and develop Lean strategies for Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) to include all facets/ functions of business
• Develop and deploy systematic approach to capture and replicate innovations and improvement best practices
• Represent Lean / continuous improvement function in program reviews and strategic planning
• Operationalize data analytics into daily Lean practice and priorities
• Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles
• Develops and updates instructional materials
• Seeks out new tools and techniques
• Tailors message to specific audience level
• Guides the effective application and integration of LEAN implementation
• Leads and facilitates complex and high visibility process improvement efforts
• Develops an integrated strategy and assists with its strategic deployment
• Applies and integrates improvement processes and tools across Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B)
• Leads the development of new improvement tools. Benchmarks best practices
• Leads and facilitates the improvement and standardization of enterprise policies and procedures
• Assesses business capability and capacity
• Represents the LEAN improvements function in program reviews

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 8+ years of experience implementing lean principles, to include identifying opportunities and making recommendations for value stream improvements that resulted in improved business position through culture transformation.
• 8+ years of experience planning and facilitating Lean workshops (e.g., BPSM /AIW / 3P / Kaizen / VSM, Process Mapping, AIW, DK)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Project management certification
• Knowledge and application of the Boeing Production System (BPS)
• Previous experience with business case development, stakeholder alignment, benefits capture, institutionalization, and continuous improvements.

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 .

Additional Information:

• This position requires travel up to 50% of the time

Shift:

• This role will be on 1st shift

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: $135,150 – $182,850 USD

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 02, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.

Keywords:

Lean Manufacturing, Boeing Production System, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing Strategy, Cost Reduction, Project Facilitation, Data Analytics

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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