Manager of Quality Engineering - Millennium Space Systems

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

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on identifying and eliminating spacecraft quality issues. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to drive reliability and oversee corrective actions across the product lifecycle.

The role requires managing quality engineers, conducting internal audits, and ensuring compliance with AS9100. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with design, fabrication, integration, and testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of Quality Engineers.
• Support day-to-day operations by assigning and delegating work.
• Drive root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Own resolution of Discrepancy Reports in operations and with suppliers.
• Partner with manufacturing, integration, and engineering teams for reliable operations.
• Enforce quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

AS9100

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

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. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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.