Senior Industrial Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · El Segundo, CA

Senior Industrial Engineer role focused on optimizing production processes for large scale satellite production systems, utilizing Lean methodologies and advanced industrial engineering techniques to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency. Requires experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing optimization, or process improvement, with strong expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies. Familiarity with ERP and MES systems is needed. Must be eligible for a U.S. Security Clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the team in improving productivity, reducing lead time, and maximizing space utilization through effective implementation of Lean principles. Ensure successful execution of Lean projects
  2. Develop process flow models to analyze production system behavior and synchronize output with other elements of the company
  3. Leverage advanced industrial engineering knowledge and a strong understanding of Lean principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives
  4. Utilize Continuous Improvement tools to identify opportunities and lead projects aimed at optimizing operational costs and maximizing the use of manpower, equipment, space, and investments
  5. Work independently with manufacturing, quality, and R&D engineers to identify and implement equipment and process improvements, as well as enhancements in workspaces

Skills

Required

  • Advanced technical education in engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor)
  • 14+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • Industrial engineering, manufacturing optimization, or process improvement experience
  • Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies
  • Familiarity with ERP and MES systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship

Nice to have

  • Budgeting, cost analysis, and ROI calculations
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • Lean Manufacturing Certification
  • Certified Industrial Engineer (CIE) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Strong communication skills

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • industrial engineering
  • manufacturing optimization
  • process improvement
  • lean manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • continuous improvement