Lean Process Improvement Practitioner

Boeing•Renton, WA

34d•$79,900 - $128,800•Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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
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.
Coach, lead, and collaborate with manufacturing teams, functional support, and management-up to the senior leader level-on 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.