Lean Practitioner (Process Improvement)
Core
Drive continuous improvement of a world-class propulsion production system by applying Lean and Boeing Production System (BPS) tools directly on the manufacturing floor.
Role type
Hands-on IC Lean Practitioner (Process Improvement)
Builds
Propulsion production systems including 737 inlet assembly, 737 inlet MR&O, 787 engine build-up, and future nacelle production systems.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical/clinical work' based on allowed list, but context is manufacturing. The allowed list is specific. Let's map 'physical/clinical work' to the closest fit or use the exact string if it fits. The prompt says 'physical/clinical work'. This role is manufacturing. I will use the closest allowed value or omit if none fit perfectly. Actually, the prompt says 'one of: ... physical/clinical work'. Manufacturing is not explicitly listed but 'physical/clinical work' is the only one involving physical presence. However, 'product features' or 'infrastructure' might be metaphorical. Let's look at the list again: 'production ML models | product features | dashables & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. None fit 'manufacturing process improvement' perfectly. I will select 'physical/clinical work' as it implies hands-on floor work, or better, check if I can omit. The instruction says 'one of'. I must choose. 'physical/clinical work' is the only one involving direct physical interaction with the work environment. I will use it as a proxy for 'hands-on floor work'.)
Required skills
Lean principles and tools, Boeing Production System (BPS) tactics, value-stream mapping, systematic problem-solving, Kaizen facilitation, cross-functional team leadership, standard work creation, visual controls implementation, audit and sustainment monitoring
Preferred skills
Teaching and coaching continuous improvement, advanced BPS/TPS concepts, Boeing PARL certifications
Technologies
MS Office suite
Responsibilities
Lead and coach day-to-day implementation of BPS standard concepts in manufacturing areas; Embed with manufacturing teams on the floor to build relationships for sustained improvements; Coach and partner with teams on systematic problem-solving activities; Lead and facilitate Kaizen and rapid improvement events; Map current- and future-state processes to identify waste; Implement pilot solutions and create standard work; Monitor sustainment activities through audits and Gemba walks; Document lessons learned and report outcomes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
