Production Operations Specialist (ATLO) 2nd Shift - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, seeks an experienced manufacturing lead to advance flight hardware production. You will implement efficient processes, supervise teams in a clean room, and drive integration and testing activities across programs.

The role requires strong coordination, defect analysis, and capital planning skills, plus the ability to assure quality and schedule adherence in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a clean room environment required.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in final integration.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES).

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Monitors production progress, addresses actions, and supports issue resolution.
• Investigates defects and inefficiencies and develops mitigation solutions.
• Conducts staffing and cost analyses.
• Coordinates andJustifies major capital expenditures and equipment implementations.
• Represents manufacturing on production-related issues.
• Leads mechanical or integrated test activities for flight hardware.
• Reviews test procedures, requirements, and schedules before execution.
• Directs technicians during assembly, integration, and testing.
• Troubleshoots anomalies and hardware issues or test failures.
• Documents discrepancies and guides engineering actions.
• Prepares test reports, status updates, and shift turnovers.
• Supports launch or flight test operations as needed.

Skills

Clean room experience

Team leadership

Final integration

Manufacturing execution systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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.

Position Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains manufacturing processes and methods that comply with company policies and procedures, improves production efficiency, and optimizes product quality
• Monitors, assesses, and provides status on production progress, actions, issue resolution, and support needs
• Investigates product defects and production inefficiencies and develops solutions to reduce/mitigate
• Conducts staffing and cost analyses
• Coordinates and prepares justification for major capital expenditures and equipment implementation
• Represents manufacturing on production related issues
• Leading mechanical or integrated test activities for flight hardware
• Reviewing test procedures, requirements, and schedules before execution
• Directing technicians during assembly, integration, and testing activities
• Troubleshooting anomalies, hardware issues, or test failures.
• Documenting discrepancies and helping engineering teams determine corrective actions
• Preparing test reports, status updates, and shift turnovers.
• Supporting launch operations or flight test operations depending on the program

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of experience in clean room environment
• 3+ years of experience leading teams
• 3+ years of hands on experience in final integration
• Experience working with various manufacturing execution systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-component system integrations in large scale projects
• Facilitate cross team communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent technical communication and stakeholder management skills

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 3: $80,000 - $143,000

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

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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. Secret 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 2 (United States of America)

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