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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. The Leader of Manufacturing, (internally, the Millennium title will be Director of Manufacturing), oversees aspects of satellite component product assembly, test, and delivery to satellite integration. The department consists of manufacturing engineers, operations research, and technicians. Millennium delivers high-quality small satellite prototypes and constellations across all orbits for National Security Space and related missions to keep our nation safe and secure. We are a curious, bold, and innovative workforce that is part of something bigger than any one of us to make a difference in the space industry. We strive for a world-class work environment that provides an exciting, inspiring, and rewarding experience for our employees. Be the one who takes us to the next level. Specifically, this position will report to the VP of Manufacturing and partner with the rest of the Manufacturing leadership team in support of the company’s mission success. This position's internal job code is Engineering Multi-Skill Leader. Our Team is currently hiring for a level L.
Job Responsibility
Provide leadership to manufacturing personnel
Develop and maintain an understanding of the health of Manufacturing and Production with respect to capacity, work force, throughput, and bottle necks
Assist with Millennium factory build efforts with respect to: staffing, planning of satellite production lines, and flight program builds (both classified and unclassified)
Define and execute continuous improvement strategies and initiatives to achieve business objectives
With the assistance of team leads, may manage manufacturing engineers and all technicians (avionics and harness, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and environmental test) to produce satellite components and support integration
Lead and execute tasks required to transition hardware build from low-rate initial production to higher rate production
Lead and execute tasks required to transition hardware build to different manufacturing locations
Support proposals for future contracts and coordinate throughout the proposal gate review process
Support and implement AS9100 Quality practices
Partner with Boeing Space Mission Systems Operations counterparts as a Boeing non-fully integrated subsidiary leader
Manage Millennium Space Systems' Manufacturing OH and Process Improvement budgets, and capital budgets
Communicate state of the company to manufacturing and production personnel
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or related field
15+ years' experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, test engineering materials and process engineering, or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries
Bring a level of subject matter expertise to one of the following areas: harnessing, printed circuit board assemblies, structural assembly, structural bonding, mechanisms, or composite honeycomb machining
High level of proficiency in MRP/ERP systems
Knowledge of satellite manufacturing engineering principles and concepts
Experience working with a union represented workforce
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
Nice to have
Active TS/SCI clearance
Must have technical problem-solving skills
10+ years of industry experience working in satellite manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to scale manufacturing rate capability
What we offer
Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
health insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
retirement savings plans
life and disability insurance programs
paid and unpaid time away from work
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations