Lean Process Improvement Practitioner

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking highly motivated lean-focused and passionate problem solvers to join our team as Lean Practitioners supporting the 737 program in Renton WA.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience including Associate and Experienced Level Lean Practitioners.

In this role you will drive continuous improvement and operational excellence by implementing lean initiatives that eliminate waste enhance quality and reduce process flow times. Your work will directly contribute to achieving production rate increases while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities (Level 2 and 3):

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and systematic problem-solving

• Support or lead continuous improvement workshops

• Manage or support lean activities including project management data collection information gathering and reporting

• Understand and apply Boeing Production System (BPS) standards to all aspects of the business

• Assist with instruction in improvement tools principles and basic Lean modules

• Actively work on personal development to advance Lean skills

Level 2 Specific Responsibilities:

• Apply systematic problem-solving techniques and assist experienced Lean Practitioners and teams.

• Support or co-facilitate Lean workshops and systematic problem solving.

• Assist with project management tasks such as data collection and reporting.

• Work under guidance and direction taking initiative within assigned scope.

Level 3 Specific Responsibilities:

• Coach lead and collaborate with manufacturing teams functional support and managementup to the senior leader levelon problem-solving activities.

• Lead or facilitate Lean workshops such as Accelerated Improvement Workshops (AIW) Value Stream Mapping (VSM) 3P Autonomous Maintenance Workshops (AMW) and Boeing Problem Solving Model (BPSM).

• Lead project management activities and drive lean process improvement projects.

• Apply and teach BPS standards to others.

• Demonstrate influence across cross-functional teams.

• Maintain a personal development plan to grow lean skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 years applying Lean principles processes and tools.

• 3 years working with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to take initiative within work assignments and scope.

• Familiarity with Boeing Production System or other Quality Management Systems (BPS).

• Minimum of 1 year Aerospace Fabrication or Manufacturing experience preferred.

• Experience coaching team members and leaders in an operations environment.

• Developing communication analytical and problem-solving skills

• Project management experience.

• Must be willing to work any shift as assigned for specific workshops or projects.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Strong communication analytical and problem-solving skills.

• 3 years Aerospace Fabrication or Manufacturing experience preferred

• Extensive knowledge of Boeing Production System (BPS) or other Quality Management Systems with ability to teach and apply standards.

Typical Education / Experience

• Level 2: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 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.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range Level 2: $79900 - $108100

Summary pay range Level 3: $95200 - $128800

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