Lean Practitioner (Process Improvement)

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 Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is currently seeking a Lean Practitioner to join the Interior Responsibility Center (IRC) team in North Charleston, South Carolina on 1st shift!

You will have the chance to spearhead problem-solving initiatives, drive the implementation of Lean concepts, and impact the manufacturing of billions of dollars worth of commercial aircraft at Boeing. Boeing South Carolina offers a fantastic work environment, and our team is equipped to engage with all levels of the production system, focusing on seamless integration at the shop level.

Primary Responsibilities:   

• Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles.

• Develop and update instructional materials. Creates enhancements to existing improvement tools.

• Mentor future instructors and less experienced practitioners.

• Lead and facilitate complex process improvement efforts.

• Effectively develop plans using data collection and analysis.

• Demonstrate the use of information gathering techniques and analysis.

• Obtain information, identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision.

• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and motivation to combine the team’s energy and expertise to achieve a common objective.

• Lead advanced continuous improvement tool application.

• Supports the development and deployment of new tools.

• Develop strategy development.

• Knowledge and ability in examining operations and procedures, formulating policies, and developing and implementing lean strategies and procedures.

• Comfortable working directly with Senior Managers and First Line Leaders and contribute to Director level strategies.

• Discover new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking.

• Try different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

• Leads process improvement activities from problem definition through implementation.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• 3+ years of experience implementing lean principles

• 3+ years of experience leading or facilitating continuous improvement/lean principles workshops

• 3+ years of experience leading teams through implementing process improvements and standardized processes

• 3+ years of experience driving forward business transformation initiatives

• 3+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• 3+ years of experience in an aerospace, fabrication or manufacturing environment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

• Bachelor degree in engineering discipline

• 5+ years of related work experience

• Experience driving business transformation and/or lean adoption in a manufacturing environment

• Lean Six Sigma Certification

• Experience applying Agile and Lean Product Development principles

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift:

This position is 1st shift.

Union Representation Statement:

This is a non-union represented position.

Pay and Benefits:

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: $89,250 - $120,750

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 07, 2025

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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.