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.

At Boeing, our Industrial Engineers are leaders in innovation, development, evaluation, and implementation of methods and systems in support of complex manufacturing processes.  Our Industrial Engineers have the unique opportunity to support the fabrication and assembly for the next generation Air Force Trainer, bombers and tactical fighter aircraft, autonomous air vehicles, rotorcraft, advanced airborne sensors, space vehicles, satellites, weapons systems, the commercial fleet of single and twin aisle airplanes and much more.
 
In joining us you will work in a casual but professional environment with multi-disciplined teams of engineers that take pride in developing, integrating, testing and delivering innovative solutions. We offer long-term potential for career growth into both technical leadership and/or management positions and highly value the curiosity, tenacity and imagination our engineers bring to our teams each day. 

Join us and you will have the unique opportunity to design, stabilize, improve, and transform production systems and processes to achieve world class operational excellence for some of the world’s most sophisticated aircraft and systems.  Come build your career with Boeing!

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Mid-Level Industrial Engineer to support Phantom Works programs in Mesa, AZ.

This role will have the opportunity to support the fabrication and assembly for the next generation of defense products and define the future of the BDS production system.

Boeing Phantom Works is building the future ? creating innovative solutions that will define the next generation of aerospace and defense. We lead the company's modeling and simulation efforts so our customers can analyze future needs and technology gaps in a measurable environment.  We are looking for an innovative Engineer that is excited to take on a variety of challenges in an ever-changing environment !

Position Responsibilities:

• Applies industrial engineering techniques and concepts to improve schedule performance and productivity, minimize cost, and improve first-time quality, through the application of Lean and other Industrial Engineering concepts for large scale systems integration and asset utilization. 

• Manages, defines, negotiates, and controls the scope, cost, and timing of projects, and performs risk analysis using project management tools (e.g., work break-down structure, precedence network, resource allocation). Provides support to project completion. 

• Uses engineering methods (e.g., mathematical models, simulation, statistics) to support the development of optimal process designs and efficient utilization of resources (e.g., facilities, personnel, materials, tools & equipment) to make data driven decisions in the creation and validation of products. 

• Analyzes and designs value stream, including capability, capacity (e.g., make/buy, supplier selection, risk analysis, supplier performance), throughput, work flow and logistics (e.g., critical path, lead-time, transportation, factory layout).

• Builds discrete event simulation models, designs 3D facility layouts in CAD software, and performs ergonomic analysis on manufacturing processes to design an optimized total production system.

• Works in dynamic, Model Based Design environments focused on product development

• Develops animations & simulations of the manufacturing build plan to communicate, analyze and optimize the virtual build

• Follows product transition from design phase to build phase and supports Production Operations in the execution of the build plan

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. 

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry is required

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering role

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in Industrial Engineering or Production Engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with process improvement and Lean Manufacturing

• Capable of building and maintaining positive relationships in dynamic, fast paced environments

• Adaptable to change and a quick learner

• Ability to effectively communicate with engineering peers, management, and non-engineering support staff, and communicate technical recommendations understandable for all audiences

• Experience with Discrete Event Simulation Software (Simio, ProModel, etc.)

• Experience with Constraint Based Scheduling Software (Aurora, MS Project, etc)

• Experience with NX/Unigraphics and/or other 3D CAD software

• Experience implementing APQP and PFMEA to optimize and transition prototype approaches to production processes

Additional desired skills:

• Software development and programming experience (SQL, JAVA, HTML, VBA (Excel Macros), Python, or others)

• Experience with Teamcenter Product Data Manager, Process Simulate, Manufacturing Process Planner

• Experience with Teamcenter Visualization Mockup

• Desire to explore the limits, capabilities and development of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality applications for production system layout, design, and technician training

Typical Education/Experience: 

Typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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

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.