Methods Proc Analy (Methods Analysis)

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About the role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Methods Process Analyst to support Military Derivative aircraft in Tukwila, WA. This position is focused on the shops and labs that support systems and equipment installed on aircraft. The role is expected to be 100% onsite, with the selected candidate required to work at one of the listed location options.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a software-based detailed schedule for assembly or installation, often using the Aurora tool.
• Retrieves, analyzes, and displays metrics daily to the Boeing Production System Tier Board or directly to the production/program leadership team.
• Performs recovery planning, headcount forecasting, and Earned Value Management as needed.
• Conducts analysis of current and future business environments using established guidelines and general analysis requests.
• Develops forecast, acquisition, and utilization plans to optimize resources in support of company initiatives and program business plans (headcount and equipment forecasting, capital planning).
• Develops and maintains basic Business System factory definitions for manufacturing planning and contributes to labor hour estimates for new or revised production and tooling work packages (Estimates at Completions, Precedence Networking, equipment requirements).
• Monitors performance against established labor hour estimates (weekly financial and schedule Earned Value Management monitoring/reporting).
• Assists in developing integrated tool and production master schedules by creating tool and position plans/documents, tool downtimes, rate flow plans, #1 flows, and tool sequencing plans to maximize efficiency.
• Aligns the Master Schedule provided by Integrated Planning and Scheduling into the production system schedule for the statement of work.
• Identifies and implements process improvements by analyzing current processes and utilizing established improvement methodologies (Technician Time on Product, efficiency opportunities, reduction of traveled work, Balancing the Line).
• Analyzes changes to approved plans resulting from unplanned events (Recovery Planning, Overtime requirements, balancing work between work centers).
• Assesses the impact of changes on cost, schedule, resources, and delivery, analyzing impacts to production system Key Performance Indicators.
• Develops modifications to existing plans and obtains approval, working with Manufacturing Engineering to submit change requests or changes to job locations.
• Participates in negotiations representing Production and Tooling Operations to support schedule commitments or statement of work impacts, providing schedules for tools for preventative maintenance cycles.
• Develops, implements, maintains, and statuses complex integrated shop operating plans to maximize efficiency, reduce inventory, and meet cost and schedule commitments.
• Gathers and analyzes shop performance metrics to recommend plans of action for production and support production system improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in business or engineering-related curriculum such as Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Data Analytics, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Aeronautics, or Math.
• 5 or more years of related work experience.

Skills

• Preferred:
  • 3 or more years of experience working with Lean Manufacturing and knowledge of lean principles.
  • 3 or more years of experience using production scheduling software.
  • 3 or more years of experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership.
  • Experience developing metrics to drive results and business improvements.
  • Proficiency in structured problem-solving.
  • Experience in Project Management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.
  • Proficiency with the Aurora Scheduling Tool.

Benefits

The Boeing Company provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including:

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

Specific programs and options may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $95,200–$128,800

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility and is for 1st shift. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.