Associate Industrial Engineer

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.
At Boeing, our Industrial Engineers are leaders in innovation, development, evaluation, and implementation of methods and systems in support of complex manufacturing processes. Our Industrial Engineers have the unique opportunity to support the fabrication and assembly for the next generation Air Force Trainer, bombers and tactical fighter aircraft, autonomous air vehicles, rotorcraft, advanced airborne sensors, space vehicles, satellites, weapons systems, the commercial fleet of single and twin aisle airplanes and much more.
In joining us you will work in a casual but professional environment with multi-disciplined teams of engineers that take pride in developing, integrating, testing and delivering innovative solutions. We offer long-term potential for career growth into both technical leadership and/or management positions and highly value the curiosity, tenacity and imagination our engineers bring to our teams each day.
The Boeing Space Launch System (SLS) team is seeking an Associate Industrial Engineer to join the team at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, LA. This position includes responsibility for Production Scheduling, Precedence Network (PNET), Schedule Optimization, Critical Path analysis, Standard Work, Work Sampling, Time & Motion Study, Recovery Planning, and providing Performance and Staffing Visibility.
Boeing and NASA are building the world's largest rocket for human exploration of deep space. The Space Launch System (SLS) provides a critical heavy-lift capability, powering people and cargo beyond our moon and into deep space to enable diverse exploration, science and security missions.
Position Responsibilities:

• Develops labor hour estimates for assigned area Production Schedules using Time Standards, historical data, and/or operations analysis
• Develops and optimizes Production Schedules using the Boeing Aurora constraint based scheduling tool, working closely with Manufacturing Engineers and Production teams
• Supports Line-Side Support teams by working with Production to track performance to schedule, develop recovery plans, and provide data on staffing requirements
• Applies advanced Industrial Engineering concepts, techniques, analysis, and decision tools to promote and implement changes in manufacturing, engineering and service operations.
• Independently develops models, data bases and spreadsheets to analyze data (e.g., statistics, operations research, engineering economics), and provides summary analysis and metrics for consultation to customers (e.g., management, departments, suppliers).
• Researches, designs, develops, improves, and implements processes to enhance schedule performance, lower cost, and improve quality, through the application of advanced Lean and other Industrial Engineering concepts for large scale systems integration and asset utilization.
• Analyzes and designs value stream, including capability, capacity (e.g., make/buy, supplier selection, risk analysis, supplier performance), throughput, work flow and logistics (e.g., critical path, lead-time, transportation, factory layout).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• 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
• 2+ years of experience in an Industrial Engineering or similar role (i.e. Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, etc.)
• Experience in problem solving and improvement projects
• Experience applying and implementing lean manufacturing principles in a production system.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications
• Experience with large scale integration on Space Flight hardware
• 2+ years of experience on Manned flight hardware
• Ability to effectively communicate with engineering peers, management, and non-engineering support staff
• Experience interacting with employees to gather data for process improvements, which may include observing and documenting processes, and collecting data in manufacturing areas or in aircraft during various production phases

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.
Shift:
This position is for rotational shift. Shift differential applies for non-standard shift.
NASA Site Access:
This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.
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 several 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: $83,300 - $112,700
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 20, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance 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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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.