Next Generation Air Dominance Composite Industrial Engineer

About the Role

The Next Generation Air Dominance Composite Industrial Engineer – Entry level/ Associate role at The Boeing Company (Boeing Defense, Space & Security) focuses on the planning, design, and continuous improvement of composite manufacturing work cells, flow lines, and material handling systems for proprietary programs in Berkeley, MO.

Key Responsibilities

• Level 1:
• Support development and maintenance of standard work, takt calculations, cycle time analysis, and work balancing for composite cells and subassembly areas.
• Conduct time studies, operator observations, and basic time-motion analyses to identify waste and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with cell and line layout for composite flow, including tooling/fixture placement, material presentation, and contamination-control zoning.
• Support ergonomic assessments for composite tasks and implement simple mitigations.
• Help implement and sustain 5S, visual controls, and clean-process practices for composite materials.
• Collect, document, and report production metrics (throughput, yields, scrap, cure utilization) using Excel and shop-floor systems.
• Support Kaizen events, first-article builds, and production transfers.
• Assist in preparing standard work packages and operator training aids.
• Provide on-floor support to technicians and manufacturing engineers.
• Level 2:
• Lead design and optimization of composite work cells, flow lines, and kitting strategies for moderate-complexity assemblies.
• Ensure alignment with cure cycle and environmental constraints.
• Conduct detailed time-and-motion studies, takt analysis, and process simulations to size cells and determine staffing/throughput requirements.
• Lead Kaizen events and small-to-medium continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain standard work, visual controls, work instructions, and training packages.
• Specify material handling solutions and collaborate with tooling and facilities.
• Support integration and layout of automated composite equipment into production flow.
• Apply basic statistical analysis, SPC, and DOE methods.
• Mentor Level 1 engineers and coordinate cross-functional implementation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience: 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, or production/technician experience acceptable).
• Familiarity:
• Lean principles
• Basic time study methods
• Reading engineering drawings/GD&T
• MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Basic data analysis skills
• Skills:
• Strong communication
• Teamwork
• Willingness to work on the production floor
• Technologies:
• Excel
• Shop-floor systems
• For Level 2 (preferred): Advanced Excel functions, data visualization, basic statistical tools (Minitab, JMP or similar), manufacturing tools such as Enovia/3DEXPERIENCE, SAP, Catia/NX, simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Degree: 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.
• Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which U.S. Citizenship is required. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• Program Access: Ability to obtain Program Access, for which U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Export Control: Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements; a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required.
• Materials: Composites, prepreg.
• Processes: Prepreg handling, cure cycles, infusion, OOA processes, AFP/ATL, contamination control.
• Preferred (Level 2):
• 2 or more years' related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience with line balancing, takt time, standard work, time studies, and basic process simulation or modeling.
• Experience applying Lean tools (value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S) and basic statistical methods (SPC, basic DOE).
• Ability to lead small projects and coordinate cross-functional implementation.
• Direct experience or exposure to composite processes (prepreg, OOA infusion, resin transfer molding, autoclave cures, AFP/ATL).
• Familiarity with contamination-control practices, clean-process zoning, and environmental constraints for composites.
• Formal Lean or Six Sigma training/certification (Green Belt preferred).
• Ergonomics assessment training or experience in workstation design.
• Prior shop-floor or technician experience in composites or aerospace manufacturing.

Work Environment

• Location: Berkeley, MO
• Type: Full-time, On-site
• Schedule: Standard Shift
• Relocation: Offered
• Visa Sponsorship: No sponsorship offered.
• Benefits: 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 10%, student loan match.

Salary

• Level 1: $70k – $94k
• Level 2: $83k – $112k