BDS Senior Lean Practitioner

Senior Lean PractitionerAt 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) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lean Practitioner to support the BDS Operational Excellence Team in Tukwila, Renton, or Everett, WA. The successful candidate will be a Lean+ / Lean manufacturing expert to support Boeing Production System implementation and maturity and work collaboratively with BDS Plant manufacturing teams to drive Cost of Function project execution. This person will be responsible for working in partnership with BDS programs / plant manufacturing teams and fabrication Centers of Excellence, along with other stakeholders throughout the enterprise, to drive the integration of BPS / Operational Excellence best practices to enable world-class manufacturing system performance and efficiency.The successful candidate will be expected to apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach with internal and external partners and leverage his/her knowledge of manufacturing processes, Lean Six Sigma, safety, quality, productivity, and affordability to shape the planning, development, and execution of Boeing Production Systems solutions to satisfy program needs.Position ResponsibilitiesConnect Lean principles and strategy to execution and results utilizing the Boeing Values and Behaviors and closed loop for continuous improvementLead and develop Lean strategies for Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) to include all facets/ functions of businessDevelop and deploy systematic approach to capture and replicate innovations and improvement best practicesRepresent Lean / continuous improvement function in program reviews and strategic planningOperationalize data analytics into daily Lean practice and prioritiesInstructs others in continuous improvement tools and principlesDevelops and updates instructional materialsSeeks out new tools and techniquesTailors message to specific audience levelGuides the effective application and integration of LEAN implementationLeads and facilitates complex and high visibility process improvement effortsDevelops an integrated strategy and assists with its strategic deploymentApplies and integrates improvement processes and tools across Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B)Leads the development of new improvement tools. Benchmarks best practicesLeads and facilitates the improvement and standardization of enterprise policies and proceduresAssesses business capability and capacityRepresents the LEAN improvements function in program reviewsBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)8+ years of experience implementing lean principles, to include identifying opportunities and making recommendations for value stream improvements that resulted in improved business position through culture transformation.8+ years of experience planning and facilitating Lean workshops (e.g., BPSM /AIW / 3P / Kaizen / VSM, Process Mapping, AIW, DK)Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)Bachelor's degree or higherProject management certificationKnowledge and application of the Boeing Production System (BPS)Previous experience working in a manufacturing or production environmentPrevious experience with business case development, stakeholder alignment, benefits capture, institutionalization, and continuous improvementsThis role will be on 1st shift. This position requires travel up to 50% of the time. 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.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.Summary pay range: $141,950 - $192,050 USD Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 21, 2025. 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. Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. 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.