Director of Avionics Manufacturing

Boeing Co.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, seeks a Leader of Manufacturing - Avionics to oversee satellite component assembly, test, and delivery. You will lead avionics and electro-mechanical engineers and technicians, drive capacity, and partner with leadership to ensure safe, high-quality production and transition to higher-rate manufacturing.

You will report to the VP of Manufacturing and contribute to proposals, budget management, and continuous improvement in a space-focused environment

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, test engineering materials and process engineering, or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries
• Subject matter expert in harnessing, PCB assemblies, structural assembly
• Experience in structural bonding, mechanisms, or composite honeycomb machining
• High level of proficiency in MRP/ERP systems
• Knowledge of satellite manufacturing engineering principles
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; US Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to manufacturing personnel; ensure safe production to high quality and service levels while achieving cost improvements
• Develop and maintain understanding of manufacturing health: capacity, workforce, throughput, bottlenecks
• Assist with factory build efforts: staffing, satellite production lines, flight program builds
• Define and execute continuous improvement strategies to meet business objectives
• May manage manufacturing engineers and technicians across avionics, harness, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and environmental test
• Lead transitions from LRIP to higher-rate production and to different locations
• Support proposals and participate in gate reviews; implement AS9100 quality practices
• Collaborate with Boeing Space Mission Systems Operations as a non-fully integrated subsidiary leader
• Oversee Manufacturing OH and Process Improvement budgets and capital budgets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, seeks a Leader of Manufacturing - Avionics to oversee satellite component assembly, test, and delivery. You will lead avionics and electro-mechanical engineers and technicians, drive capacity, and partner with leadership to ensure safe, high-quality production and transition to higher-rate manufacturing.

You will report to the VP of Manufacturing and contribute to proposals, budget management, and continuous improvement in a space-focused environment