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Senior Shipside Operations Specialist

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2026494575 Category Manufacturing Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 09, 2026
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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 and Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Shipside Operations Specialist (Level 4) to support the Military Delivery Center - Line Side Control Center (LSCC) Flight Line team in Tukwila, WA!

Position Responsibilities:  

  • Provide expertise to the work cell team on the appropriate path and resources required to efficiently and effectively resolve production issues
  • Use advanced technical knowledge, understanding of process flow, and networking skills to ensure issues are addressed and resolved by responsible support organization
  • Utilize tracking system to document, communicate, and ensure resolve of production issues
  • Conducts assessments of processes and practices for comparison to applicable standards and criteria
  • Assist organizations in identifying recurring and high impact issues
  • May analyze and interpret data and provide root cause corrective action and trend data to identify and eliminate high impact and systemic issues
  • Coordinate and facilitate multi-function group meetings required to resolve issues
  • Provides coaching and instruction to other teammates
  • Facilitate ongoing coordination and closure of open SAT items
  • Works under minimal direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience
  • 3+ years of experience working in a multi-functional team environment
  • 3+ years of experience with MESci, CMES, REDARS & PSDS
  • 3+ years of experience with operations analysis or operations research
  • 3+ years of experience in a supportive LSCC role and SAT
  • 3+ years’ experience utilizing Microsoft Office and applications such as SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access and Tableau
  • Experience with analytical and complex problem solving
  • Experience presenting findings to cross functional partners and senior and/or executive leaders

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience in driving compliance culture and risk mitigation
  • 5+ years of experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement practices and tools in the workplace
  • 5+ years of experience in operations analysis or operations research
  • Proficiency in the Boeing Problem Solving Model (BPSM) and Systematic Problem Solving
  • 3+ year of experience presenting information to senior leadership

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. 

Shift:

  • This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

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: $106,250 – $143,750


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 19, 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

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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