Experienced 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.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an Experienced Lean Practitioner to support the Vertical Lift team in Mesa, Arizona

The Experienced Lean Practitioner will help drive process improvement initiatives in support of the AH-64 programs. The role supports a cross functional team in a highly visible and dynamic environment. Candidate must be proactive, results oriented, willing to take on challenging assignments, and have the ability to lead multiple priorities in a matrix organizational structure.  

The position also requires strong communication and teaming skills along with the ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships, including the ability to provide high level key messages and summaries to various leaders at all levels. Creates a culture that drives continuous improvement by communicating/deploying enterprise best practices and employee engagement to improve cost, quality and delivery. Candidate must be comfortable working in manufacturing environment and on the shop floor. Must be easily adaptive to change and establish dynamic ways of implementing lean manufacturing.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with instruction in improvement tools and principles
• Assists with teaching basic LEAN modules
• Gathers data and information
• Leads others in continuous improvement tools and principles
• Utilizes Boeing Problem Solving Method (BPSM)
• Identifies risks and opportunities for improvement
• Evaluates results and finds opportunities to improve work-related projects and processes
• Supports process improvement
• Develops and updates instructional materials

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):

• More than 3+ years of experience implementing lean principles
• More than 3+ years of experience partnering with cross-functional teams
• Experience using Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Experience working cross functionally in a factory or manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Value Stream Mapping
• Lean experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience drafting and briefing presentations to cross functional partners and Senior/Executive Leadership
• Bachelor’s degree or higher

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 20% of the time

Shift:

• This role will be on 1st shift

Relocation:

• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

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: $83,300 – $112,700 USD

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 22, 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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.