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

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

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Production Operations Specialist (ATLO) on 2nd Shift to lead end-to-end integration, drive manufacturing processes, and support flight hardware testing. The role requires strong leadership, MES experience, and a track record of solving complex production challenges.

The position involves directing technicians, coordinating test activities, and contributing to launch operations across programs, with focus on quality, safety, and on-time

Qualifications

• 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 (MES).

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

Skills

Clean room experience

Team leadership

Final integration experience

MES experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Manufacturing execution systems

Job description

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

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. We are seeking an Integration Lead to be responsible for managing the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of application interfaces, data flows, and systems, often specializing in APIs, M&A IT, or enterprise platforms. They act as a key liaison between teams, ensuring cross-functional alignment, maintaining project timelines, and validating technical solutions. This position's internal job code is Production Ops Spec. Our team is currently hiring a level 3.

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.

Pay Range

Summary pay range: Level 3: $80,000 - $143,000

Security Clearance

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.

Additional Information

Category= Manufacturing

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)

Equal Opportunity & EEO

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. EEO is the law.

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Additional Company Commitment

Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth.

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