Manufacturing Operations Analyst- Experienced Electrical Workplace Coach

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About the role

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Analyst – Electrical Workplace Coach in Berkeley, MO. As a member of this team, you will continuously develop and manage the structure to enable the pace and performance of the Skill Enhancement team. You will maintain positive relationships with multi-function team leaders and drive a deep understanding of the One Boeing Production System principles and standards, production health, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments of processes and practices for comparison to applicable standards and criteria.
• Analyzes and interprets data. Provides feedback on assessment results.
• Works with organizations to develop strategies, plans and metrics to accomplish company initiatives using Lean methodologies or other applicable tools and processes.
• Works at the appropriate level in the organization to implement strategies and plans.
• Serves as the on-floor electrical subject matter expert (SME) providing hands-on coaching, troubleshooting mentorship, and just-in-time guidance rather than formal classroom instruction.
• Observes technicians during electrical system tasks (avionics interfaces, wiring harnesses, power distribution, electrical power generation/distribution, circuit protection, lighting, instrumentation, batteries, actuators with electrical controls) to identify skill gaps, unsafe practices, and opportunities to improve workmanship and first-time quality.
• Provides targeted, task-level coaching on fault isolation, test equipment use (multimeters, oscilloscopes, loop testers, avionics test sets), harness repair, connector pinning, wire routing, bonding/grounding, and installation best practices.
• Demonstrates complex electrical procedures and models proper installation, routing, and termination techniques to reduce variability and defects.
• Partners with quality, safety, and engineering teams to ensure repairs and installations meet inspection, airworthiness, and company quality standards.
• Captures and disseminates lessons learned, common wiring/harness failure modes, and effective troubleshooting techniques to reduce repeat defects.
• Participates in root cause investigations for recurring electrical issues and helps implement practical corrective and preventive actions at the workplace level.
• Maintains current knowledge of product electrical systems, test equipment, safety protocols (electrical safety, lockout/tagout), and Boeing processes.
• Promotes and models a safety-first culture and human factors awareness; provides constructive feedback that improves performance while preserving team morale.
• Ensures that all training and coaching activities are documented in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical assembly installation.
• 1+ years of experience with fiber power meters, optical time domain reflectometers, and fiber optic cabling.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting data from multiple sources.
• 5+ years of experience with any of the following: avionics systems troubleshooting, wire bundle installations, and aircraft electrical systems troubleshooting.
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and fault isolating complex electronics systems.
• 5+ years of experience with wire harness repair.
• 5+ years of experience with electrical/electronic troubleshooting, routing, splicing, connectors, bundle dressing, etc.
• 5+ years of experience with electrical and/or instrumentation test equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to help develop, mentor, and coach less experienced staff.
• Experience with root cause corrective analysis.
• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership.
• 1+ years of experience with fiber optics repair and terminations.
• Experience coaching in a manufacturing environment.

Schedule

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives. This position requires travel up to 15% of the time between the Berkeley, MO and Mascoutah, IL locations.

Pay

Summary pay range: $90,050 – $123,050 USD.

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
• 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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security & Compliance

• This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet these 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.
• 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.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.