Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Structures, Propulsion, & Mechanisms - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Manager of Production Engineering to lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers and drive manufacturability and continuous improvement for space-grade structures and propulsion hardware.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, leadership experience, and the ability to obtain a US security clearance. The position is based in the United States, with a focus on high-rate, low-cost production while ensuring safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• At least one year in a leadership role or equivalent Boeing leadership training.
• Technical knowledge in Structures, Propulsion Structures, or Propulsion Systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in Production Engineering.
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals.
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Manage, develop and motivate employees.
• Work closely with Manufacturing teams to develop solutions so the floor can build and assemble product.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical knowledge (Structures/Propul

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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.

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 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.

Job Summary

As a Manager of Production Engineering, you will inspire, develop, coordinate, support, and lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting manufacturing. You will be responsible for leveraging design for manufacturability and continuous improvement to deliver space-grade structures, propulsion hardware, and electrical components at high rate and low cost, without ever compromising personnel safety or product reliability. You will serve as the advocate for your team and the technical subject matter expert between production and design engineering to ensure that both have the resources they need to succeed. You will develop and sustain a vision for growth and development of both the members of your team and the capabilities of the manufacturing areas. A successful candidate for this role will demonstrate integrity, intellectual curiosity, empathy, technical capability, and a strong motivation to support production.

This position's internal job code is Production Engineering Manager. Our team is currently hiring for Level K.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Production Engineering
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Manage, develop and motivate employees.
• Work closely with Manufacturing teams to develop solutions so the floor can build and assembly product

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering.
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership"
• Technical knowledge & experience in Structures, Propulsion Structures, or Propulsion Systems
• The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables.
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
• Knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and propulsion systems
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical manufacturing engineering in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries (Structures, Propulsion, Integration, or GSE)

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 K: $151,300 - 222,500

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.

Category = Engineering

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements

• 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. Top Secret/SCI 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.