Senior Industrial Engineer: Lean Production Specialist

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to design and optimize production processes for large-scale satellites. The role emphasizes Lean methodologies, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and R&D teams.

You will lead productivity initiatives, develop flow models, and drive efficiency improvements while aligning with corporate goals. A U.S. security clearance is required for this high-responsibility position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years in industrial engineering, manufacturing optimization, or process improvement within the automotive industry.
• Strong expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, cost analysis, and ROI calculations for capital improvement projects.
• Experience with ERP and MES systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) for manufacturing data analysis.
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in improving productivity, reducing lead time, and maximizing space utilization through effective implementation of Lean principles; Ensure successful execution of Lean projects.
• Develop process flow models to analyze production system behavior and synchronize output with other elements of the company
• Leverage advanced industrial engineering knowledge and a strong understanding of Lean principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Utilize Continuous Improvement tools to identify opportunities and lead projects aimed at optimizing operational costs and maximizing the use of manpower, equipment, space, and investments
• Work independently with manufacturing, quality, and R&D engineers to identify and implement equipment and process improvements, as well as enhancements in workspaces
• Implement corporate level processes that are aligned with organizational vision and goals

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Budgeting & ROI

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MES systems

Job description

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to design and optimize production processes for large-scale satellites. The role emphasizes Lean methodologies, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and R&D teams.

You will lead productivity initiatives, develop flow models, and drive efficiency improvements while aligning with corporate goals. A U.S. security clearance is required for this high-responsibility position.