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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking an Industrial Engineer located in Mascoutah, IL.
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.
Position Overview: As an Industrial Engineer, you will apply industrial engineering concepts and techniques to optimize products, processes, and services in alignment with program requirements. You will develop plant layouts, capacity plans, and workflows while evaluating new technologies for integration into production and service operations.
Position Responsibilities
- Utilizes improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen) for waste reduction and efficiency improvements as a fundamental tenant of the Boeing Production System for manufacturing environments
- Applies industrial engineering concepts, approaches and techniques to product, process and services to meet program requirements
- Designs, maintains, and optimizes the production system by integrating design, supply base, facilities, equipment, and personnel; develops plant and equipment layouts, capacity plans, sequencing operations and workflows; conducts workflow design and analysis
- Creates product assembly instructions and standardizes assembly practices
- Lead and collaborate on quality control processes, such as statistical process control (SPC) or quality assurance methodologies; ensures compliance with industry regulations, including environmental and quality standards, and with established industry safety, design standards and ergonomic guidelines
- Conducts risk assessments to identify potential issues and develops mitigation strategies; provides production, supply chain logistics, performance visibility and recovery planning support
- Develops strategies for managing change within the production environment, including training and communication plans, to implement new processes or technologies and to ensure smooth transitions and employee buy-in; develops and implements plans and programs for facility/factory modifications and revisions to operating methods
- Leads development of Cost Analysis and Financial Metric, including cost-benefit analysis for new projects or process changes to understand the financial implications of engineering decisions to maximize profitability; prepares operations plans, including work statement analysis, budgeting and forecasts, capacity and constraint analysis and production change, to ensure technical goals and objectives are met
- Leads technology integration for automation, robotics, or industry technologies into production processes; evaluates new techniques and technological developments for integration into the production process and service operations
- Proficient in data analysis tools and software such as MATLAB, Python, or similar for modeling and simulation; develops models, databases and spreadsheets to analyze data and provides summary analysis and metrics for consultation to leaders and customers
- Researches, designs, develops, improves, and implements processes and tools to enhance schedule performance, lower cost, and improve quality, for large scale systems integration and asset utilization
- Supports execution planning by using project management, planning and scheduling and shop load practices; possesses project management skills and certifications (e.g., PMP) to effectively lead projects
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- Experience working in a manufacturing setting
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
- 2+ years of work related experience and a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of work related experience and technical education
- Experience in the field of Lean Manufacturing
- Experience in partnering with all key functions in an integrator/lead role
- Passion for continuous improvement and desire to stabilize and improve manufacturing
This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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 position is for 1st shift
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
- Best in class 401(k) plan: well match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10 of eligible pay with Immediate 100 vesting
- Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees Boeing 401(k) accounts.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.
Summary pay range Level 1: 69,700-94,300
Summary pay range Level 2: 83,300-112,700
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 05, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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 and/or 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.