Manufacturing Engineer - Structures & Propulsion - 1st Shift - Millennium Space Systems

Job Description

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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 on global security, including 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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer – Structures and Propulsion, you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures to build, test and launch satellites, related subsystems, and components.

This position’s internal job code is Manufacturing Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 3 and 4.

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements: researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
• Reviews designs for manufacturability and production scalability
• Collaborates with stakeholders to create and maintain work instructions, bills of materials, standard operating procedures, etc. in support of manufacturing and supply chain execution
• Coordinates and implements new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies and concepts
• Leads advanced design solutions and supports research of new product or business opportunities
• Leads and executes tasks as needed to transition hardware build from low‑rate initial production to higher‑rate production

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in mechanical manufacturing engineering in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries (Structures, Propulsion, Integration or GSE)
• Experience reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings
• Must have technical problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis complete with sound engineering‑based corrective actions
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and concepts
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A U.S. Security Clearance Post‑Start is required

• Experience with composites, bonded joints, dampers, additive manufacturing, shock or mechanisms
• Thorough understanding of root cause analysis and related analytical methodology (Five Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis, 8D, etc.)
• Good understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Experience with analyzing technical manuals and policies and recommending changes to procedures
• Aerospace and/or DOD Experience
• Background in Lean Manufacturing/Process Improvement
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may 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…