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Boeing · 1 week ago

Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

USA - El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$174K/yr - $256K/yr

15+ years exp

The Boeing Company is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead the definition, qualification, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for high-performance satellite hardware. The role involves providing technical ownership, strategic guidance, and leadership to scale production while ensuring quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

AerospaceIndustrial

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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

Manufacturing EngineeringAerospace ExperienceLean ManufacturingSix SigmaIPC StandardsRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical LeadershipStakeholder CommunicationMentorshipProblem-Solving

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

This position requires the 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