Boeing in Wichita, Kansas is seeking an Industrial Engineer at the associate or mid-level to refine aerostructure manufacturing through thoughtful workflow design, capacity planning, and data-driven improvements. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to boost production efficiency, optimize product flow, and deliver measurable throughput gains on the shop floor.
Responsibilities
- Workflow Optimization: Evaluates and designs operation sequences and workflows to improve efficiency in plant facilities, equipment layouts, and material handling systems.
- Product Flow: Defines methods to maximize facility and personnel utilization while refining product flow using Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
- Continuous Improvement: Conducts studies on cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and waste elimination employing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma approaches.
- Work Measurement: Performs time and motion studies to develop, maintain, and deliver accurate time standards and standard work instructions for the shop floor.
- Capacity & Balancing: Applies analytical skills and simulation tools for capacity analysis, equipment utilization, constraint management (Theory of Constraints), and line balancing.
- Safety Integration: Partners with EHS to implement ergonomic and accident-prevention measures through workplace design and oversees technical training programs for production staff.
- Facilities Planning: Works with facilities engineers on macro and micro layout planning, facility design, and the deployment of 5S methodologies.
- Data Analytics: Develops and monitors KPIs for labor efficiency, machine utilization, and production throughput to guide data-driven decisions.
- Advanced Excel Skills: Demonstrates expertise with advanced Excel features including Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA/Macros, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and dynamic dashboards for data analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
- 2+ years of related industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Technologies
- Power Query
- Power Pivot
- VBA/Macros
- XLOOKUP
- INDEX/MATCH
- Tableau
- Power BI
- AutoCAD
- SAP
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Variable compensation opportunities
- 401(k) match
- Tuition assistance program
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your nonprofit organizations
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid time off and unpaid time away from work
Union
This is a union-represented position.
Drug Free Workplace
We are a Drug Free Workplace and post‑offer applicants and employees may be subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol in accordance with policy criteria.
Pay & Benefits
- Summary Pay Range - Associate (Level 2): $71,650 - $109,800
- Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $85,600 - $131,200
- Kansas Tax Credit: Potential eligibility for a $5,000 state aviation tax credit for up to five years (as part of Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas program)
Export Control Requirements
This position must comply with export control regulations. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.
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, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Your Benefits
- Generous 401(k) match
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program paid directly to the institution
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
- Up to $10,000 gift match for nonprofit giving
