Lead Manufacturing Planner - Systems & Test

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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 Commercial Airplanes is seeking Lead Manufacturing Planners to support production programs located in Everett, WA. These individuals will serve as contributors to help support the implementation and sustainment of new and existing build plans that significantly impact the quality and cost performance of the program. This role will require individuals that are capable of adapting to a dynamic team with critical deliverables. They will need to have the ability to collaborate with others both at domestic US locations and at our global partner sites, while keeping a “think outside the box” mindset.  Join Boeing Production Engineering in building our next generation of amazing products!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plans and leads teams that support implementation of strategic business initiatives and manufacturing and tooling enhancements.
• Analyzes new technologies, concepts and processes that simplify and improve manufacturing processes.
• Supports benchmarking of industry to determine best practices.
• Leads integration of major, complex suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements.
• Participates in source selection to ensure manufacturing requirements are met.
• Develops unique and innovative tooling requirements in alignment with strategic initiatives.
• Establishes processes for managing tooling from initial design to end of use disposition.
• Leads investigations of critical manufacturing related issues.
• Develops and implements solutions involving a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Supports benchmarking of advanced applications and methodologies to support producibility improvements.
• Researches and develops unique and innovative manufacturing concepts.
• Influences the design to ensure efficient manufacturing and optimum value.
• Presents business case/trade study recommendations to leadership for review.
• Leads development of complex work statements and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments.
• Performs high level analysis of schedule and work statement processes to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.
• Researches, develops and implements of new manufacturing processes to support long-range goals and strategic initiatives.
• Works under consultative direction.

Work Authorization:

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 8 or more years experience in a manufacturing production environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with establishing and maintaining manufacturing build plans.
• Ability to coordinate closely with engineers, mechanics, global teams, and other stakeholders.
• 3 or more years of leadership or management experience.
• 10 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Proficient in Boeing engineering documentation and manufacturing planning systems (e.g. CAPP, CMES, PSDS, REDARS).

Typical Education/Experience:

• Expert: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+7 years related work experience, 11 years related work experience, etc.).

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.
• This is an onsite position.

Union Representation:

• This is a union-represented position.
• In locations where SPEEA representation applies, this job family will be covered by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

Pay Range Summary:

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:

Lead (Level 5): $93,500 - $126,500

Applications for this position will be accepted through March 24th, 2024

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.