Manufacturing Operations Analyst- Experienced Electrical Workplace Coach

Manufacturing Operations Analyst- Experienced Electrical Workplace Coach

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an Manufacturing Operations Analyst- Experienced Electrical Workplace Coach in Berkeley, MO!

As a member of this team, you will continuously develop and manage the structure to enable the pace and performance of the Skill Enhancement team. You will maintain positive relationships with multi-function team leaders and drive a deep understanding of the One Boeing Production System principles and standards, production health, and problem solving.

Position Responsibilities: 

• 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.

• Serve as the on floor electrical subject matter expert (SME) providing hands on coaching, troubleshooting mentorship, and just in time guidance rather than formal classroom instruction.

• Observe technicians during electrical system tasks (avionics interfaces, wiring harnesses, power distribution, electrical power generation/distribution, circuit protection, lighting, instrumentation, batteries, actuators with electrical controls) to identify skill gaps, unsafe practices, and opportunities to improve workmanship and first time quality.

• Provide targeted, task level coaching on fault isolation, test equipment use (multimeters, oscilloscopes, loop testers, avionics test sets), harness repair, connector pinning, wire routing, bonding/grounding, and installation best practices.

• Demonstrate complex electrical procedures and model proper installation, routing, and termination techniques to reduce variability and defects

• Partner with quality, safety, and engineering teams to ensure repairs and installations meet inspection, airworthiness, and company quality standards.

• Capture and disseminate lessons learned, common wiring/harness failure modes, and effective troubleshooting techniques to reduce repeat defects

• Participate in root cause investigations for recurring electrical issues and help implement practical corrective and preventive actions at the workplace level.

• Maintain current knowledge of product electrical systems, test equipment, safety protocols (electrical safety, lockout/tagout), and Boeing processes

• Promote and model a safety first culture and human factors awareness; provide constructive feedback that improves performance while preserving team morale.

• Ensure that all training and coaching activities are documented in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience): 

• 5+ years years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry

• 5+ years of experience in electrical assembly installation

• 1+ years of experience in Fiber power meters, Optical time domain reflectometers and fiber optic cabling

• Experience analyzing and interpreting data from multiple sources

• 5+ years of experience with any of the following: avionics systems troubleshooting, wire bundle installations, and aircraft electrical systems troubleshooting

• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting fault isolate complex electronics systems

• 5+ years of experience with wire harness repair

• 5+ years of experience with electrical/electronic troubleshooting, routing, splicing, connectors, bundle dressing, etc.

• 5 + years of experience with electrical and/or instrumentation test equipment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Excellent written/verbal communication skills

• Ability to help develop, mentor and coach less experienced staff

• Experience with root cause corrective analysis

• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership

• 1+ years of experience with Fiber Optics Repair and Terminations

• Experience coaching in a manufacturing environment

Conflict of Interest:

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