MQ-25 Experienced Industrial Engineer

The Boeing Company; Mascoutah (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Student loan match

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an Experienced Industrial Engineer to support the MQ-25 program in the St. Louis region. The role focuses on applying industrial engineering concepts to optimize production systems, layouts, capacity, and workflows.

Responsibilities include designing integrated production systems, workflow analysis, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration to improve cost, schedule, and quality. Relocation is available for eligible candidates on 1st shift.

Qualifications

• 5+ years work experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent mix of experience and education.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and process improvement.
• Experience partnering with multiple functions in an integrator/lead role and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Designs, maintains, and optimizes production systems by integrating design, supply base, facilities, equipment and personnel.
• Conducts workflow design and analysis to improve efficiency and quality.
• Develops models and spreadsheets to analyze data and provide metrics for leaders and customers.
• Researches and implements processes to enhance schedule performance, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Prepares operations plans including budgeting, capacity analysis, and production change management.
• Supports execution planning through project management, scheduling and shop load practices.
• Ensures compliance with safety, design standards and ergonomic guidelines.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional partnering

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/related field

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.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking an Experienced Industrial Engineer located in the St Louis region to support the MQ-25 program.

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.

Position Overview:As an Industrial Engineer, you will apply industrial engineering concepts and techniques to optimize products, processes, and services in alignment with program requirements. You will develop plant layouts, capacity plans, and workflows while evaluating new technologies for integration into production and service operations.

Position Responsibilities:

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

• Conducts workflow design and analysis to enhance operational efficiency and improve quality.

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

• Research, designs, and implement processes and tools to enhance schedule performance, lower costs, and improve quality.

• Prepares operations plans, including budgeting, capacity analysis, and production change management to meet technical goals.

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

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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

• 5+ years work‑related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in the field of Lean Manufacturing

• 5+ years of experience in partnering with all key functions in an integrator/lead role

• 3+ years of experience leading cross functional teams

• Passion for continuous improvement and desire to stabilize and improve manufacturing

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting

• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $100,300 - $135,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 01, 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.