Manager of Quality Engineering - Millennium Space Systems

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to lead a team of quality engineers, drive root-cause investigations, and partner with manufacturing and engineering to improve reliability across the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong leadership, AS9100 knowledge, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. It offers significant growth and impact within a high-technology aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
• Working knowledge of design, fabrication, integration, and testing methodologies.
• Intermediate knowledge of AS9100 quality standards.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quality Engineers, growing the organization to meet dynamic business needs.
• Support day-to-day operations by assigning and delegating work across the team.
• Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Own resolution of Discrepancy Reports in operations, including suppliers.
• Partner with manufacturing, integration, supply chain, engineering, and program teams to ensure safe, efficient, reliable operations.
• Develop and enforce quality requirements across the product lifecycle.
• Lead Quality Management System activities, including internal audits and nonconformance management.

Skills

Design & fabrication methodologies

Integration & testing methodologies

AS9100 quality standards

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis methods

Quality management systems

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.

At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Summary

The Quality Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing and growing a team of quality engineers, supporting internal and external operations. This role will be tasked with identifying, resolving, and eliminating spacecraft and product manufacturing quality issues. You will be a key partner with engineering, manufacturing, and integration, driving the teams and the hardware to higher levels of reliability. This position will also be responsible for initiating corrective actions with our manufacturing and engineering teams.

This position's internal job code is Quality Engineer & Program Mgr. Our team is currently hiring for level K.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Quality Engineers, developing and growing organization to support the dynamic needs of the business

• Support day-to-day operations by assigning and delegating work across the team

• Drive solutions to the biggest operational problems by leading root cause and corrective action investigations

• Own resolution of Discrepancy Reports in operational areas, including suppliers

• Partner closely with manufacturing, integration, supply chain, engineering, and program teams to promote safe, efficient, and reliable operational success

• Develop and enforce quality requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle

• Lead key Quality Management System activities, inclusive of internal audits, calibration management, nonconformance management, etc.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of relevant experience with an advanced degree

• Working knowledge of a variety of design, fabrication, integration, and testing methodologies

• Intermediate knowledge of AS9100 quality standards

• 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. Security Clearance Post-Start is required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Solid understanding of multiple root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies

• 1+ years of experience in a leadership position with direct reports

• Experience in the aerospace industry

• Experience performing and applying statistical analysis methodologies

• Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, propulsion production, structures fabrication, and vehicle integration and test

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium 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.

Pay & Benefits:

Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.

Summary Pay Range:

• Level K: $131,750 - $193,750

Before applying, please note:

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.

Category = Engineering

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.