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Lean Practitioner

Renton, Washington; Puyallup, Washington Job ID JR2025479206 Category Manufacturing Role Type Onsite Post Date Nov. 06, 2025
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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 Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Lean Practitioner (Level 3 or Level 4) to join our Lean Improvement Team, known internally as the Moonshine Team, located in Renton WA. We primarily operate in Renton, but also extend support to the broader south side of Renton. The successful candidate will be required to work at various locations based on project needs.

The Moonshine Team provides the skills and resources necessary for every team member to continuously improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency across the Boeing Production System (BPS). 

As the Lean Practitioner, you will work directly with Lean improvement teams to implement enhancements, facilitate workshops, engage with customers, and teach lean tools while actively participating in building improvements. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of lean principles, demonstrate adaptability, and bring a positive, collaborative spirit to the team.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced or Senior Lean Practitioner.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles

  • Develops and updates instructional materials

  • Mentors lean personnel and less experienced practitioners

  • Works with internal or external customers

  • Leads and facilitates complex process improvement efforts

  • Identifies risks and opportunities for improvement

  • Creates enhancements to existing improvement tools

  • Supports the development and deployment of new tools

  • Owns the Boeing Production System deployment for the team

This position is 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Renton, WA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience in using LEAN Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement practices and tools in the workplace

  • 3+ years of experience teaching Lean+ tools and concepts

  • 3+ years of experience leading a cross-functional team

  • Proficiency and experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

  • Ability to work a variable shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 4: 5+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 3+ years of experience leading or facilitating process improvement activities such as 5S, VSM, AIW, 3P, AMW/TPM, M&I, RCA, and Systematic Problem-Solving

  • 1+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing 

  • 1+ years of experience supporting, leading, and delegating the project team's responsibilities and tasks through all stages of the project life cycle

  • 1+ years of Project Management experiences or certification

  • 1+ years of experience coaching team members and leaders in an operations environment

  • Strong communication skills

Shift:

Successful candidates will primarily work the 1st shift, but should be prepared for flexible hours based on business needs. Occasional support for 2nd and 3rd shifts may also be required.

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.

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 for Experienced (Level 3): $95,200 - $128,800

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $114,750 - $155,250


Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 21, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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