Millennium Space Systems · 3 months ago
Principal Manufacturing Engineer
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $210K/yr
15+ years expMillennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. The Principal Manufacturing Engineer will lead the definition, qualification, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for high-performance satellite hardware, providing technical ownership and strategic guidance to scale production.
AerospaceSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related engineering (ABET-accredited)
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
Deep knowledge of IPC-A-600/610, NASA-STD-8739.1, IPC-6012/4101/7711C-7721C, and modern Lean/Six-Sigma tools
Demonstrated expertise in root-cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, Five Whys) and implementation of corrective actions with measurable results
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering on large-scale technical programs
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
Master's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)
Certified IPC-A-600/610 or equivalent process-audit certification
Hands-on experience with PCB/PCBA manufacturing, Altium Designer, and high-frequency RF assemblies
Background in Lean Manufacturing, digital twins, or AI-enabled process monitoring
Prior work on DoD or NASA programs; familiarity with CMMC and other cybersecurity standards for manufacturing
Company
Millennium Space Systems
Millennium Space Systems, a provider of agile, flight-proven small-satellite solutions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-08-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Robert Jacobsen
Chief Financial Officer
Shasta Noble
Chief Financial Officer
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