Continuous Improvement Specialist
$108,900–$133,100 year
On-site · Kent, Washington, United States or Everett, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Continuous Improvement Specialist on the Boeing Production System (BPS) team supporting Lean BPS for Boeing Commercial Airplanes Propulsion in Everett and Kent. The role is hands-on on the factory floor, embedding with manufacturing teams to apply improvement tools, lead Kaizen and other rapid improvement events, map current and future-state processes, perform root-cause analysis, implement pilot solutions, create standard work and visual controls, and ensure sustainment through audits and Gemba walks. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven visualization of performance, and driving waste elimination while coordinating handoffs and scaling of successful pilots. Expect first-shift hours, potential additional shifts, relocation eligibility, and a non-sponsoring visa stance. Relocation is offered based on candidate eligibility; U.S. export control requirements apply; U.S. person status is defined per policy.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on continuous-improvement, process-improvement, or manufacturing / operations experience
- 3+ years of experience in Aerospace and/or Manufacturing Support
- Demonstrated hands-on application of improvement tools on a manufacturing or operations floor (not solely workshop facilitation)
- Strong team-collaboration & interpersonal skills; comfortable leading cross-functional improvement events
- 2+ years of experience with Lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, standard work, VSM, etc.) and/or basic Six Sigma problem-solving
- Ability to collect / analyze data and create simple charts or dashboards to measure impact
- Hands-on, shop-floor presence with the ability to test and iterate solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and change-management aptitude
Additional Requirements
- U.S. export control compliance requirements; a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required
- Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
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