Quality Systems Engineer Job at Boeing (El Segundo)

Job Description

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. Job Summary: Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to develop, lead, and continuously improve our Quality Management System (QMS) across satellite production and mission-critical hardware programs. This role serves as a key driver of AS9100D compliance, audit readiness, and systemic process improvement — partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and Program teams to embed a culture of quality and compliance throughout the organization.

Job Responsibility

Develop, lead, and manage the execution of the QMS and its top-level processes, ensuring alignment with AS9100D, ISO 9001, customer, and regulatory requirements
Build and maintain the internal QMS roadmap for tools, capabilities, and processes to match program growth, new product introductions, and customer requirements
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain to develop processes, digital tools to meet QMS requirements and advance new quality capabilities
Become a systems expert for QMS tools, processes, and data sets to enable effective quality execution across all programs
Plan, coordinate, and execute the internal & external audit program against AS9100/ISO standards and customer-specific requirements
manage audit scheduling, resource allocation, and results reporting
Support external certification audits and customer audits
interface with third-party registrars and government auditors as required
Measure, analyze, and report quality system and audit metrics to leadership
identify trends and drive systemic corrective actions
Drive root cause analysis and corrective action (CAPA) for internal audit findings, customer observations, and nonconformance trends
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that benefit the QMS and overall product quality
Support investigations, quality initiatives, and cross-functional projects at the team and organizational level
Provide training and guidance on quality system policies, procedures, and compliance requirements to internal stakeholders across enterprise
Develop QMS training modules and packages
Ensure compliance with AS9100D, and applicable regulatory requirements throughout the production lifecycle
Support the metrology and calibration program, ensuring measurement equipment is maintained, calibrated, and compliant with AS9100 and customer requirements
Develop and track KPIs related to tool control, calibration adherence, equipment utilization, and on-time performance to drive measurement system reliability and audit readiness
Plan, measure, analyze, and report quality system performance metrics to support data-driven decision making
Leverage data analytics platforms, reporting tools, and business intelligence systems (ERP, Power BI) to extract insights and support QMS effectiveness reviews
Build and maintain dashboards and reports using SQL, Tableau, Python, Excel, or similar tools

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline
or 4+ years of equivalent Quality Systems Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
3–5 years of experience in aerospace and/or defense manufacturing in a quality systems role
Expert knowledge of QMS requirements and auditing in a complex product environment, with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following standards: AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Nice to have

Hands-on experience implementing, managing, or auditing quality management systems in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Working knowledge of ERP, and Business Intelligence (BI) systems and their integration with quality processes
Hands-on experience with data analytics platforms, reporting tools, and data visualization (SQL, Tableau, Python, Excel, or equivalent)
Demonstrated project management capability for software system implementation and user onboarding (internal and supplier/external)
Working knowledge of design, development, manufacturing, supply chain, and deployment functions as part of a company-wide audit scope
AS9100 / AS6500 lead auditor certification (AATT)
One or more ASQ certifications: CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), CQA (Certified Quality Auditor), CMQ/OE, or CRE
Experience with low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments (spacecraft, launch vehicles, avionics, or similar)
Experience supporting internal and external full scope QMS audits
Strong technical communication and writing skills
ability to translate complex quality requirements into clear process documentation
Experience building corrective action and nonconformance management systems and driving closure metrics

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

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