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Mid-Level or Senior Lean Practitioner (Process Improvement)

Portland, Oregon Job ID JR2025462066 Category Manufacturing Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 11, 2025
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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 Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Mid-Level or Senior Lean Practitioner (Level 3 or 4) to support the Process Improvement team in Portland, Oregon.

The Lean Practitioner will act as a Process Improvement Specialist, joining the Process Improvement Team to support problem solving activities and facilitate Lean events to drive improvements.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide trainings related Lean

  • Develop and execute Lean Plan, maintain program needs to achieve targeted goals

  • Participate/Lead problem solving activities

  • Collect and analyze data, drive improvements

  • Develop and motivate employees and mid-level managers

  • Develop standard work for internal departmental use

  • Perform audits and drive change related to Lean and Compliance

  • Project management, information gathering and reporting

  • Provides oversight of improvement activities from concept to implementation

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience with aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing

  • 3+ years of experience using LEAN Manufacturing and/or Continuous improvement practices and tools in the workplace

  • 3+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams

  • 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 4: 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 3+ years of experience with project management

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

  • 3+ years of experience driving organizational change through simplification of processes and frameworks

  • 3+ years of experience communicating effectively with both technical and business stakeholders

  • Lean Six Sigma certification

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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 for Mid-Level (Level 3): $94,500 - $115,500

Summary Pay Range for Senior (Level 4): $113,400 - $138,600


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 21, 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.

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