Experienced or Senior Manufacturing Operations Analyst

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced or Senior Manufacturing Operations Analyst to join our dynamic team in Tukwila, Washington.

Summary Responsibilities:

This position is directly tied to the site executive manufacturing leader and the supported locations in Puget Sound and will partner with the Lean organization. This role will:

• Drive process rigor through 5S+ assessments, 5S+ standards and Lean methodologies
• Ensure continuity of leadership and employee 5S+ engagement and gembas
• Provide guidance and ensure monthly 5S+ program peer reviews
• Support program 5S+ team execution and maturity based on 5S+ gap closure plans
• Coach, train, and influence 5S+ at all levels
• Enhance 5S+ visibility across the program in replication and recognition
• Communicate plans, progress/status, updates, and execution requirements with teams and leaders
• Utilize and mature Seek, Speak, and Listen habits and closed loop continuous improvement
• Lead/assist with 5S+/Lean findings or compliance issues

Position Responsibilities – Experienced Level 3:

• Conducts assessments of processes and practices for comparison to applicable standards and criteria
• Analyzes and interprets data
• Provides feedback on assessment results
• Works with organizations to develop strategies, plans and metrics to accomplish company initiatives using Lean methodologies or other applicable tools and processes
• Works at the appropriate level in the organization to implement strategies and plans
• Works under general direction

Position Responsibilities – Senior Level 4:

• Leads complex group work sessions selecting and using advanced Lean principles, processes and tools to implement the Boeing Production System for internal or external customers
• Conducts assessments of processes and practices for comparison to applicable standards and criteria
• Analyzes and interprets data
• Provides feedback on assessment results and identifies opportunities for improvement and potential areas of risk
• Works with organizations to develop strategies, plans and metrics to achieve business objectives
• Works at the appropriate level in the organization to implement strategies and plans
• Works under minimal direction

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

This position is for 1st shift.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• More than 3 years of knowledge of Boeing Production System
• More than 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
• More than 1 year of experience implementing strategies and plans under general direction
• More than 1 year of experience analyzing requirements to develop action plans and facilitate implementation efforts?
• More than 1 year of experience with project management and the ability to self-manage projects
• More than 1 year of experience in Lean Manufacturing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• More than 1 year of experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership
• More than 2 years of experience utilizing or deploying 5S methods
• Ability to collect and analyze data, develop insight, develop plans, build executable plans, and deliver results
• Ability to proactively engage with executive leadership on plans/strategy and status
• Proven continuous improvement impact Knowledge of Boeing Production System

• Knowledge of safety requirements and experience working in a Production Environment

• Basic project management skills and Lean process improvement experience
• Experienced Level 3: More than 3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Senior Level 4: More than 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.)

Senior Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.)

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

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.

Pay & 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 Experienced Level 3: $85,000 - $105,000

Summary pay range Senior Level 4: $100,300 - $123,900

Applications for this position will be accepted through August 23, 2025.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 24, 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.