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 join the team in Ridley Park, PA.

Boeing is a leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. The Boeing Vertical Lift Philadelphia facility (Ridley Park, PA) is situated along the Delaware River approximately 7 miles southwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2 miles from the Philadelphia (PHL) international airport and minutes from both New Jersey and Delaware.  This facility is home to the H-47 Chinook Helicopter and the V-22 Osprey Tiltrotor.  These aircraft are designed, manufactured and tested at the Philadelphia site and are delivered to both US military and international customers.  There are approximately 5,000 people employed at this Boeing site.

The Philadelphia Industrial Engineers team with other Production Engineering disciplines and are engaged in diverse, challenging and exciting roles.  This Industrial Engineering role will be performed in a production environment along with other Production Engineers that are focused on supporting and improving production processes for the H-47 Chinook.  Our Industrial Engineers are integral to leading the development and implementation of process enhancements aimed at improving production first time quality, capability and efficiency.

Position Responsibilities:

• Applies industrial engineering concepts, approaches and techniques to product, process and services to meet program requirements.

• Develops plant and equipment layouts, capacity plans, sequencing of operations and work flows.

• Designs, maintains, and optimizes the production system by integrating facilities, equipment, and personnel.

• Conducts work flow design and analysis.

• Develops models, databases and spreadsheets to analyze data and provides summary analysis and metrics for consultation to leaders and customers.

• Participates in the implementation of Lean principles and technologies.

• Provides production, performance visibility and recovery planning support.

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

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 Skill/Experience): 

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate of Science degree in Industrial Engineering

• 5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience (or 3+ with Master’s)

• Experience with LEAN manufacturing methodologies

• Proficiency with MS Office tool set: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing / production environment.

• Root Cause Analysis experience.

• Ability to collaborate with both the engineering work force and mechanics on the factory floor.

• Experience with Microsoft Access or SQL databases.

• Strong analytical/technical, problem solving and communication skills. 

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:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.