Senior Production Engineer - Structures

El Segundo, CA

Full Time

Production Engineering

Mid Level

Company Overview
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 where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. 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.

Job Summary
As a Production Engineer 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 a Level 3.

Responsibilities

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
Collaborate 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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (ABET accreditation required)
3+ years’ experience in mechanical manufacturing engineering in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries. (Structures, Propulsion, Integration or GSE)
Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting mechanical engineering drawings, technical manuals and policies and recommend changes to procedures.
Good understanding of GD&T per ASTM Y14.5
Must have technical problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis complete with sound engineering based corrective actions.
Knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and concepts

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with any of the following: 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.)
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

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay-Range

Level 3: $96,050 - $141,250

Benefits and Perks
Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.

Before applying, please note:
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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