Full-Time

Associate Industrial Engineer

Updated on 9/11/2026

Deadline 9/15/26
Boeing

Boeing

10,001+ employees

Aerospace manufacturer of airplanes, rockets, satellites

Compensation Overview

$83.3k - $112.7k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

San Antonio, TX, USA

In Person

Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
Manufacturing & Process Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Data Science
Word/Pages/Docs
Operations Research
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
  • 2 or more years of related experience
  • Advanced computer skills with proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint
  • Requires the ability to walk, stand, and enter into aircraft via steps or ladders as needed
  • Also, candidate may be in proximity to chemicals when observing/gathering data in an area in the factory where chemicals are in use.
Responsibilities
  • Schedule work plans, data analysis (historical, trends and production impacts), staffing and process improvements
  • Assisting in the development of shop floor operating schedules, capacity planning, and developing spreadsheets to analyze data (e.g., statistics and operations research)
  • Providing summary analysis and metrics for consultation to internal customers at various levels
  • Assist in research, design, development, improvement and implementation of processes to enhance schedule performance, lower cost, and improve quality, through the application of Lean and other Industrial Engineering concepts
  • Utilize engineering methods to assist in developing optimal process designs and efficient utilization of resources (e.g., facilities, personnel, materials, and equipment) in the creation and validation of products
  • Candidate must be able to interact with employees to gather data for process improvements, including observing and documenting processes and collecting data in manufacturing areas or on aircraft during various production phases
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Aircraft modifications or aircraft production environments
  • Experience with 3D Computer aided design tools preferred
  • Experience with wire bundle fabrication concepts, wire installation, electrical equipment installation, and installation of wiring provisions in a modification environment preferred
  • Industrial Engineering experience in a factory setting, familiarity with manufacturing operations, manufacturing planning, engineering drawings and specifications, lean concepts (certifications preferred)
  • Experience working with data sets from a wide variety of sources such as SQL server or Oracle preferred
  • Experience in Aurora modeling

Boeing designs, builds, and services airplanes, rockets, and satellites for commercial, defense, and space markets. Airplanes use assembled airframes, engines, avionics, and control systems to fly; rockets launch missions; satellites provide communications, weather data, and Earth observation. It stands out by operating across commercial aircraft, defense programs, and space systems with deep manufacturing capabilities, and by strengthening production control through moves like reacquiring Spirit AeroSystems. Its goal is to connect and protect people worldwide by delivering reliable transportation and critical defense and space capabilities while maintaining safety, quality, and efficient manufacturing at scale.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 deliveries hit 171 aircraft, Boeing's best quarter since 2018, lifting cash generation.
  • Boeing secured a $3 billion revolver in August 2026, extending liquidity cushions through 2029-2030.
  • The $131 billion F-15 contract lane and 246 Q2 net orders support backlog through 2037.

What critics are saying

  • SPEEA rejected Boeing's offer on August 21, 2026; a October 2026 strike freezes FAA certification work.
  • Boeing took a $280 million Air Force One charge in Q2 2026, exposing execution slippage.
  • The FTC forced Spirit divestitures in February 2026, and integration failures can cripple margins through 2027.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing spans commercial jets, defense systems, and space, giving unmatched customer reach in 150 countries.
  • August 3, 2026 FAA certification of the 737-7 restores credibility in Boeing's core MAX franchise.
  • December 8, 2025 Spirit acquisition brought fuselage manufacturing in-house, tightening control over quality and supply.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%
Yahoo Finance
Sep 3rd, 2026
Boeing cuts operating loss by half as it delivers 171 planes in Q2 2026

Boeing shares trade at $208.87, down 12% over the past year, as the company continues to lose money building aeroplanes. However, the rate of loss is shrinking rapidly. Operating margin improved to negative 5.4% over the past twelve months, up from negative 12.4% a year earlier. The second quarter of 2026 turned positive at 0.6%. Boeing delivered 171 aeroplanes in that quarter, its highest total since 2018. The commercial aeroplane unit showed a negative 2.7% operating margin in Q2 2026. Programme cash margins on the 737 and 787 run slightly above breakeven, with management attributing this to pricing drags that dissipate as deliveries continue. Management expects to ramp 737 production to 52 aeroplanes per month, with no supply-chain constraints anticipated. The Air Force One programme took a $280 million charge in Q2 2026.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 2nd, 2026
Boeing upgraded to Buy by Argus on Q2 cash flow turnaround and $715B backlog

Argus upgraded Boeing from Hold to Buy on 11 August, citing the company's long-term prospects in commercial aerospace. Analyst Kristina Ruggeri set a price target of $265, representing over 26% upside potential. Boeing reported $24.6 billion in Q2 2026 revenue, up 8% from $22.7 billion in Q2 2025, driven by 171 commercial deliveries. The company posted $1.4 billion in operating cash flow and $631 million in free cash flow. Management expects full-year free cash flow between $1 billion and $3 billion. Boeing's total backlog reached $715 billion, including $597 billion for commercial airplanes covering more than 6,200 aircraft. Concerns remain over profitability and high leverage, with a debt-to-equity ratio of approximately 7.5x. The company held $45.9 billion in debt and $20 billion in cash at quarter-end.

StreetInsider
Aug 28th, 2026
Boeing secures $3B revolving credit facility, extends $7B in existing agreements to 2029-2030

Boeing has secured a new $3 billion, 364-day revolving credit facility, replacing an expiring agreement of the same size. The facility, arranged by Citibank and JPMorgan Chase Bank, runs until 23 August 2027, with options to convert borrowings into term loans or extend for another year. The agreement requires Boeing to maintain minimum liquidity of $5 billion and limits consolidated debt to 60% of total capital. Interest rates are tied to Boeing's credit rating, ranging from Term SOFR plus 1.250% to 1.700% annually. Boeing also amended two existing five-year credit agreements worth $4 billion and $3 billion, extending them to May 2030 and August 2029 respectively. Both now include the same $5 billion minimum liquidity requirement.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 27th, 2026
Boeing vs. Joby Aviation: Legacy giant with $89.5B revenue battles electric air taxi startup

Boeing and Joby Aviation represent contrasting investment opportunities in aviation. Boeing, a commercial jet and defence systems manufacturer serving over 150 countries, reported FY 2025 revenue of approximately $89.5 billion, up 34.5% year-over-year, with net income of roughly $2.2 billion. However, the company carries a debt-to-equity ratio of nearly 10x and recorded negative free cash flow of approximately $1.9 billion. Joby Aviation is developing an all-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft for aerial ridesharing, with partnerships including Delta Air Lines and Toyota. FY 2025 revenue reached nearly $53.4 million, up dramatically from roughly $136,000 in 2024, though the company reported a net loss of approximately $930 million. The choice depends on investor risk tolerance: Boeing offers an established but leveraged manufacturer; Joby presents a high-growth startup still commercialising its core product.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 27th, 2026
Boeing secures exclusive $131B F-15 contract lane, but only $343K obligated upfront

Boeing secured a sole-source F-15 contract with a $131 billion ceiling, but only $343,740 was obligated at signing. The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract runs through 2037 and covers aircraft production, modernisation, and sustainment for US forces and overseas customers including Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea. The contract establishes an exclusive framework for future task orders rather than guaranteed revenue. Each order must be negotiated, funded, and delivered separately. Boeing's defence segment posted a $15 million operating loss in Q2 2026 despite 13% revenue growth, affected by a $280 million VC-25B programme charge. The company carries $45.9 billion in debt and projects just 2.5% operating margins for its defence business, making profitability dependent on execution of individual orders.