Manufacturing Engineering Leader - Millennium Space Systems

Company: Boeing
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineering Leader - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. As the Manufacturing Engineering Leader (internally, the Millennium title will be Director of Manufacturing Engineering) , you will inspire, coordinate, and lead the manufacturing, environmental test, and product owner teams to deliver high quality products on time, with considerations for continuous improvement, driving reduction in cost, with focus on design for manufacturability. The director is the advocate for the production engineering team to ensure they have the required resources to exceed customer expectations. You will work with the other directors and the VP of Engineering as a team representing the companies’ technical leaders. You will develop and sustain a vision for continued growth and improved efficiency for the team. This position's internal job code is Engineering Multi-Skill Leader. Our Team is currently hiring for a level L. Position Responsibilities: Focal point to manufacturing engineering and acts as a bridge to all cross functional teams Current and long-term staffing: Forecast work and create tentative plans for possible work allocation Process Improvement: look for cross-team relationships and help set priorities to reduce cost and labor hours Define Technical standards: Proposal and B&P support, technical, labor and schedule review Define, track, and drive to Objectives and Key Results that align with company goals across engineering teams Provide design for manufacturability guidelines to drive standardization within engineering process Establish & maintain Interview process Mentoring and Performance Reviews of leads and any other direct reports: Providing regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports Providing formal feedback and raise requests per company guidelines Business process and system development and implementation Build metrics and reporting to provide insight into the status of products Identification of talent for Technical Fellow positions and career growth paths Transformational Technology identification and sponsorship Solve physical/software resource gaps as possible, kick upstairs if not Manage OH budget across engineering teams (managers, meetings, software, training, tools & equipment). Including approval of software with means for efficient use across teams Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A U.S. Security Clearance Post-Start is required Minimum 8 years experience in manufacturing and engineering Minimum 4 years experience leading engineers Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Bachelor’s degree or Master Degree in an engineering discipline Demonstrated ability to scale manufacturing rate capability Aerospace industry experience National Security experience Active TS/SCI Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process Drug Free Workplace: Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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 Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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. Millennium Space Systems 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: Level L: $152,150 - 223,750 Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified. 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. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-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 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning 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. EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify E-Verify (English) E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement Right to Work (English) Right to Work (Spanish)

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