Entry level Industrial Engineer

The Boeing Company; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Mesa, AZ is seeking an entry-level Industrial Engineer to join Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) on Apache Helicopter production. You will apply industrial engineering principles to optimize layouts, workflows and schedules in a low-volume, high-precision environment.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design, evaluate and implement production improvements, while upholding safety, quality and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Industrial Engineering or similar experience (Production/Manufacturing Engineering).

Responsibilities

• Applies basic industrial engineering concepts to product, process and services to meet program requirements.
• Supports development of plant and equipment layouts, capacity plans, and sequencing operations.
• Evaluates new techniques and tech developments for integration into production processes.
• Assists with designing, maintaining, and optimizing production systems across design, supply base, facilities, equipment, and personnel.
• Conducts basic workflow design and analysis.
• Develops models, databases and spreadsheets to analyze data and provide summary metrics for leaders.
• Supports processes and tools to enhance schedule performance, cost, and quality for large-scale systems.
• Supports implementation plans for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods.
• Documents assembly instructions and standardizes practices; supports operations planning and budgeting.
• Supports execution planning using project management, scheduling and shop load practices.
• Provides production, supply chain logistics visibility and recovery planning.
• Follows safety, design standards and ergonomic guidelines.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Simio

ProModel

Aurora

PBE

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for an Entry level Industrial Engineer to join our team in Mesa, AZ.

About the Role

At Boeing, Industrial Engineers are leaders in innovation, development, evaluation, and implementation of methods and systems that support complex manufacturing processes.

This team plays a critical role in designing, stabilizing, improving, and transforming production systems to achieve world-class operational excellence for some of the world’s most sophisticated aircraft and defense platforms.

You will support a collaborative environment with multi-disciplinary teams that take pride in developing, integrating, testing, and delivering innovative solutions.

Program Focus

This role supports Apache Helicopter production within Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS). Candidates will work on low-volume assembly for large-scale platforms, ensuring precision and efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Position Responsibilities:

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




• Supports the development of plant and equipment layouts, capacity plans, accident prevention measures, sequencing operations and work flows.




• Participates in the evaluation of new techniques and technological developments for integration into the production process and service operations.




• Assists with designing, maintaining, and optimizing the production system by integrating design, supply base, facilities, equipment, and personnel.




• Conducts basic work flow design and analysis.




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




• Supports research, design, develop, improve, and implementation of processes and tools to enhance schedule performance, lower cost, and improve quality, for large scale systems integration and asset utilization.




• Supports implementation plans and programs for facility/factory modifications and revisions to operating methods.




• Documents product assembly instructions and standardizes assembly practices. Supports the preparation of operations plans, includes work statement analysis, budgeting and forecasts, capacity and constraint analysis and production change, to ensure technical goals and objectives are met.




• Supports execution planning by using project management, planning and scheduling and shop load practices.




• Provides production, supply chain logistics, performance visibility and recovery planning support.




• Follows compliance requirements with established industry safety, design standards and ergonomic guidelines.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a \"U.S. Person\" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. \"U.S. Person\" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement




• Industrial Engineering or similar experience (Production/Manufacturing Engineering).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with low-volume assembly on large-scale platforms (rotorcraft, military aircraft, or similar).




• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma.




• Discrete Event Simulation Software (Simio, ProModel).




• Constraint-Based Scheduling Software (Aurora, PBE, MS Project).




• Job Scheduling and Sequencing.




• Level 1: Typically 0-2 years of related experience

Typical Education:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor), or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation Assistance:

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.

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.

Typical Summary pay range: $69,700- $94,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 07, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a \"U.S. Person\" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. \"U.S. Person\" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.