Lean Practitioner

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.

(BCA) is seeking highly motivated, lean-focused, and passionate problem solvers to join the BCA Lean Manufacturing team as Lean Practitioner Level 2 or 3 across the Everett, Washington site.

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.

• 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, including internal processes.
• Maintain a personal development plan to grow lean skills.
• 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.
• Assist with project management tasks such as data collection and reporting.
• Work under guidance and direction, taking initiative within assigned scope.

• Coach, lead, and partner with manufacturing, functional support, and management on problem-solving activities at the minimum up to senior leader level.
• Lead or facilitate Lean workshops such as Accelerated Improvement Workshops (AIW), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 3P, and Autonomous Maintenance Workshops (AMW).
• Lead project management activities and drive lean process improvement projects.
• Apply and teach BPS standards to others.
• Demonstrate influence across cross-functional teams.

• 3+ years applying Lean principles, processes, and tools
• 3+ years working with cross-functional teams
• 1+ years of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience
• Ability to take initiative within work assignments and scope
• Familiarity with Boeing Production System (BPS)
• 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

• 5+ years applying Lean principles
• 5+ working with cross-functional teams
• 3+ years Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience
• Proven experience in lean process improvement workshops and projects
• Ability to coach, teach, and influence others
• Extensive knowledge of Boeing Production System (BPS) with ability to teach and apply standards
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

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.

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…