Manufacturing Engineer - Harness - 1st Shift - Millennium Space Systems

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 committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us. 

Job Summary
As a Manufacturing Engineer - Harness, you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures to build and test flight and non-flight cable harness assemblies. You will be the manufacturing liaison for engineering and be responsible for reviewing harnessing drawings, writing work instructions, supporting production, and working with engineering to optimize manufacturing.

This position's internal job code is Manufacturing Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 2-3.

Position Responsibilities:

• Act as the connector between the design engineering and manufacturing organizations

• Identify improvement opportunities and execute initiatives to ensure product quality, reduce lead time, decrease labor hours, maintain safe operations, etc.

• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and drive implementation of corrective actions for non-conformances

• Create process plans, standard operating procedures, Bill of Materials (BOM), and rework instructions for all manufacturing items within your ownership

• Conduct reviews of drawings, standards, and other releasable documents

• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of wire harnesses and provide feedback on design improvements

• Work within cross-functional teams including quality engineering, manufacturing operations, and supply chain to bring products from new product introduction (NPI) to full-scale production

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

• 3+ years working in a manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with either IPC-WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, or IPC J-STD-01

• Technical problem-solving skill, including root cause analysis complete with sound engineering based corrective actions

• Experience with MES, MRP, and ERP systems

• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills

• 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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 2+ years of experience in harness manufacturing and design (electrical & integration) environment

• Experience in a high rate manufacturing environment

• Understanding of electrical schematics, wiring designs, and harness acceptance testing

• Writing test scripts, experience with Cirris CH2 or Weetech testers

• Competency using 3D CAD modeling and PDM software (Solidworks, etc.)

• Exposure to harness design software (Capital, Zuken, etc.)

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. ​

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Summary Pay-Range
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.

• Level 2: $80,750 - $118,750

• Level 3: $96,050 - $141,250

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 encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.