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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Shipside Operations Specialist (Ship Captain) to join our H-47 Operations team in Ridley Park, PA.
Position Responsibilities:
Supports daily tier meetings and drive timely resolution of known constraints to responsible support organizations
Works cross-functionally to resolve issues impacting the production schedule such as engineering issues, part shortages, and staffing constraints
Analyzes defect data to determine point of origin and root cause, and develop corrective action plans to prevent defect reoccurrence
Develops and execute continuous improvement projects to help achieve cost and schedule targets as well as overall business goals and objectives
Develops organizational and technical strategies to support production needs
Provides input to Program Management teams on aircraft operations and delivery status as well as major aircraft build milestones and critical restraints
Develops and maintain relationships and partnerships with Manufacturing Leadership, Program Management, and support organizations
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
3+ years’ experience managing or leading a project
3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
Experience implementing lean methodologies and productivity improvements
Experience working with MS Office Suite, such as Word, Excel and MS Project
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Manufacturing Execution Systems common image (MESci) experience
Experience in the Aerospace & Defense Industry and/or the military
Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership
Experience collecting and analyzing data and generating metrics reports
Strong analytic, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Work Location:
This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
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.
Total Rewards:
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 spanet and business considerations.
Summary pay range: USD $106,250 - $143,750
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
1. Best in class 401(k) plan: well match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10 of eligible pay with immediate 100 vesting
2. Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees Boeing 401(k) accounts.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 17, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person” (as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person not 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.
