Business Improvement Specialist

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.

Role Overview

Boeing’s continued success and growth is built on the philosophy of Continuous Improvement. This exciting role will support our Vertical Lift Business supporting Chinook and Apache Programmes operating primarily from Middle Wallop but will require regular travel to other locations including; Wattisham, Suffolk and Gosport in Hampshire.

The role will combine Facilitation, Coaching, Training Employees, Project Management, and Project Delivery. Joining a successful Business Improvement Team this high-profile position will support a range of Improvement / Change Initiatives including working and collaborating with customers and suppliers.

As a Business Improvement Specialist in Lean / Process Improvement methodologies, you will coordinate a range of initiatives and projects crossing into manufacturing, aircraft maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and other business functions to deliver benefits in safety, cost, quality and time. The successful candidate would need to have the ability to positively engage with front line workers and senior management. Facilitating workshops, conducting independent investigations, and coordination of productivity / process improvements will be a core responsibility. As will coaching, training and mentoring employees to support the development of high-performance work teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Workshop / Continuous Improvement Event facilitation
• Project support, reporting, recording and presenting updates and outcomes of improvement initiatives and related activities
• Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify and contribute to the delivery improvements as per business priorities
• Providing knowledge in Lean / Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Utilising the Company Productivity and Quality Improvement Systems which will include training and coaching others in those systems
• Training, Coaching and Mentoring employees in accordance with company standards to develop Lean / Continuous Improvement Competencies
• Assisting employee teams to develop metrics in support of process improvements
• Contribute directly to Productivity and Quality improvements

Competencies:

• Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills with the ability to engage and inspire cross functional teams at all levels.
• Project Management, Financial and Commercial awareness with the ability to inform Business Cases to support CI Initiatives.
• Coaching & Mentoring skills to develop Lean / Continuous Improvement Competencies
• Confident facilitator with ability to work and influence in a matrix structure
• Experience in organizing and facilitating a variety of improvement activities ranging from 1-day events to multiple day events
• Can demonstrate the ability to work in a demanding environment
• Can demonstrate application of a variety of continuous improvement methods and tools
• Produce meaning information through analyzing data into recommendations for improvement.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Aviation MRO, or equivalent relevant experience. Previous experience in a Continuous Improvement role demonstrating facilitation, project management and application of Lean / Continuous Improvement systems and tools is highly desirable.
• Your experience will enable you to demonstrate a track record of continued success where you have directly contributed to tangible improvements. You will also demonstrate examples where you have worked closely with teammates and stakeholders and through those relationships influenced productivity and quality improvements.
• You will ideally have an appropriate education that underpins your working experiences. Qualifications that cover topics such as: Project Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Operational Excellence, NVQ/ Apprenticeships, Lean/Six Sigma or equivalent would be advantageous.

Becoming a Boeing Employee

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives.

Security Clearance and Eligibility

Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK, and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK, along with 5 years consecutive UK residency to date to be considered for the position.

Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicant. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 19, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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.