Manufacturing Operations Analyst Associate - Experimental Service Group, X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle

Associate or Experienced Manufacturing Operations Analyst

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate or Experienced Manufacturing Operations Analyst to join our dynamic team in Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

Experimental Service Group (ESG) supports a variety of government customers spanning technology domains and is a fast-paced, responsive development environment delivering new capabilities to customers rapidly and affordably. The ESG portfolio consists of a range of platforms and technologies that includes the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV). The X-37B OTV is the United States’ most advanced, state-of-the-art reentry space craft.

BDS is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world's largest and most versatile producer of military aircraft and commercial/civil/government space systems.

Position Responsibilities – Associate Level 2:

• Assist with activities across multiple functions to resolve emergent issues in support of specific operations
• Conducts assessments of processes and practices for comparison to applicable standards and criteria
• Provides limited feedback on assessment results
• Support the organization to implement strategies and plans
• Works under general supervision

Position Responsibilities – Experienced Level 3:

• 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
• Works under general direction

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Shift:

This position is for 1st or 2nd shift however, candidates must be willing to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.

NASA Access:

This position requires the ability to obtain a clearance for access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (A final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• More than 1 year of experience in an aerospace, fabrication or manufacturing environment
• More than 1 year of experience working with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams
• More than 1 year of experience implementing lean methodologies and productivity improvements

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Associate Level 2: More than 1 year of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experienced Level 3: More than 3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau or PowerBI
• Experience with project management
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to look forward strategically and develop detailed solutions and specifications
• Strong analytic, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills

Typical Education/Experience:

Associate Level 2: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master+1 years' related work experience, 7 years' related work experience, etc.)

Experienced Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.)

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

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.

Pay & 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, 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.

Summary pay range Associate Level 2: $74,800 - $101,200

Summary pay range Experienced Level 3: $90,950 - $123,050

Applications for this position will be accepted through August 7, 2026.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 4 (United States of America)

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