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Air Dominance Experienced Lean Practitioner

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2026498897 Category Manufacturing Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 12, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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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 & Security (BDS) Manufacturing, Safety & Quality --- Air Dominance Lean team is looking to add an experienced Lean Practitioner (Level 4). The successful candidate will be a Lean+ / Operational Excellence expert to support Boeing Production System implementation, and maturity, working collaboratively across the F-15 Production System to embed lean principles and tactics to achieve business objectives.

This teammate will be responsible for working in partnership with BDS Program and manufacturing teams, 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. This includes training and implementation of 5S+ standard practices across the STL Site and Air Dominance Programs to achieve key milestones maturing sustained 5S+ practices to world class levels.

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 Lean+ manufacturing solutions to satisfy program needs.

Position Responsibilities:

oInstructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles.

oDevelops and updates instructional materials.

oMentors future instructors and less experienced practitioners.

oWorks with internal or external customers.

oLeads and facilitates complex process improvement efforts.

oIdentifies risks and opportunities for improvement.

oCreates enhancements to existing improvement tools.

oSupports the development and deployment of new tools.

oSupports business acquisition.

oParticipates in the evaluation process.

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

oBachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field

o3+ year of experience implementing continuous process improvement, lean processes, and employee involvement and engagement strategies in a manufacturing environment

o5+ years’ of experience managing metrics to drive data driven solutions/decisions

o3+ experience leading or managing process improvement projects

oDemonstrated experience planning and facilitating Lean+ workshops (e.g., AIW / 3P / Kaizen / Voice of Customer) 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

oMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering

oExperience in Lean Manufacturing

o5+ year of experience implementing continuous process improvement, lean processes, and employee involvement and engagement strategies in a manufacturing environment

o10+ years’ of experience managing metrics to drive data driven solutions/decisions

o5+ experience in leading or managing process improvement projects

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

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 10%

Shift:

·         This position is for 1st shift. (This position may require candidates to work any shift depending on business needs)

Relocation:

·         This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation.  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: $116,450-$157,550 USD


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 25, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.

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