Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

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.

The Principal Manufacturing Engineer leads the definition, qualification, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes that deliver high performance satellite hardware on the aggressive timelines that define our mission. With 15 + years of aerospace or related industry experience, you will provide technical ownership, strategic guidance, and cross functional leadership to scale production from low rate to full rate while championing our values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, and Agility.

This position's internal job code is Manufacturing Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 5-6.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Scalability - Partner with VP Engineering and Systems Engineering to embed DFM early in concept and detailed design phases. Own transition plans from prototype to high rate production, establishing scalable workcells and modular assembly lines

• Performance & Quality Leadership - Set quantitative targets for first pass yield , cycle time reduction ( 20 % vs. current baseline), and cost of poor quality. Direct advanced testing strategies and ensure compliance with IPC A 600/610, NASA STD 8739.1, and emerging CMMC requirements

• Schedule Ownership - Provide executive scenario planning for production scaling. Integrate manufacturing schedules with supply chain master plans, flagging risks to VP Manufacturing

• Continuous Improvement & Lean Transformation - Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and digital thread initiatives across the ATLO and assembly lines. Mentor senior engineers and lead Kaizen events

• Mentorship & Talent Development - Coach and develop the next generation of manufacturing engineers, aligning with HR's retention goals. Represent Manufacturing Engineering in cross functional councils (Quality, Supply Chain, Operations) to embed a "quality first" mindset

• Stakeholder Communication - Produce executive level dashboards and quarterly reports on manufacturing health, risk, and improvement outcomes. Act as the primary technical liaison for customers and program managers on manufacturability and schedule confidence

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Education - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related engineering (ABET accredited)

• Experience - 15 + years in manufacturing, mechanical/electrical/test engineering within aerospace, defense, or high mix, low volume industries. Proven track record scaling satellite or complex electronic hardware from prototype to serial production

• Technical Mastery - Deep knowledge of IPC A 600/610, NASA STD 8739.1, IPC 6012/4101/7711C 7721C, and modern Lean/Six Sigma tools

• Problem Solving - Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, Five Whys) and implementation of corrective actions with measurable results

• Leadership - Experience leading multi disciplinary teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering on large scale technical programs

• 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…