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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for an Entry level Industrial Engineer to join our team in Mesa, AZ.
About the Role
At Boeing, Industrial Engineers are leaders in innovation, development, evaluation, and implementation of methods and systems that support complex manufacturing processes.
This team plays a critical role in designing, stabilizing, improving, and transforming production systems to achieve world-class operational excellence for some of the world's most sophisticated aircraft and defense platforms.
You will support a collaborative environment with multi-disciplinary teams that take pride in developing, integrating, testing, and delivering innovative solutions.
Program Focus
This role supports Apache Helicopter production within Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS). Candidates will work on low-volume assembly for large-scale platforms, ensuring precision and efficiency in a dynamic environment.
Position Responsibilities:
- Applies basic industrial engineering concepts, approaches and techniques to product, process and services to meet program requirements.
- Supports the development of plant and equipment layouts, capacity plans, accident prevention measures, sequencing operations and work flows.
- Participates in the evaluation of new techniques and technological developments for integration into the production process and service operations.
- Assists with designing, maintaining, and optimizing the production system by integrating design, supply base, facilities, equipment, and personnel.
- Conducts basic work flow design and analysis.
- Develops simple models, databases and spreadsheets to analyze data and provides summary analysis and metrics for consultation to leaders.
- Supports research, design, develop, improve, and implementation of processes and tools to enhance schedule performance, lower cost, and improve quality, for large scale systems integration and asset utilization.
- Supports implementation plans and programs for facility/factory modifications and revisions to operating methods.
- Documents product assembly instructions and standardizes assembly practices. Supports the preparation of operations plans, includes work statement analysis, budgeting and forecasts, capacity and constraint analysis and production change, to ensure technical goals and objectives are met.
- Supports execution planning by using project management, planning and scheduling and shop load practices.
- Provides production, supply chain logistics, performance visibility and recovery planning support.
- Follows compliance requirements with established industry safety, design standards and ergonomic guidelines.
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.
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
- Industrial Engineering or similar experience (Production/Manufacturing Engineering).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience with low-volume assembly on large-scale platforms (rotorcraft, military aircraft, or similar).
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma.
- Discrete Event Simulation Software (Simio, ProModel).
- Constraint-Based Scheduling Software (Aurora, PBE, MS Project).
- Job Scheduling and Sequencing.
- Level 1: Typically 0-2 years of related experience
Typical Education:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor), or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense
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.
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.
Typical Summary pay range: $69,700- $94,300
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 26, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent
- Industrial Engineering or related Production/Manufacturing Engineering experience
- U.S. Person as defined by export control (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
- Must live in the immediate area or relocate at own expense (relocation assistance not provided)
- Ability to work 1st shift
- Experience with low-volume assembly on large-scale platforms (rotorcraft, military aircraft, or similar)
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
- Experience with Discrete Event Simulation Software (Simio, ProModel)
- Experience with Constraint-Based Scheduling Software (Aurora, PBE, Microsoft Project) and job scheduling/sequencing
- Typically 0-2 years related experience (Level 1)
Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Boeing states a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most nonunion U.S. employees with immediate vesting and an annual true‑up, and a student‑loan match feature lets qualified loan payments count toward earning the company match. Union agreements specify strong but different retirement contributions (e.g., automatic company contributions plus matching under IAM terms).
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Parental & Family Support — The company advertises 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement programs. Back‑up family care resources are also highlighted in benefits materials.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive health and insurance benefits are emphasized, with eligibility generally beginning the first day of the month after hire. Many teammates are eligible for several programs on day one.
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