Manufacturing Engineer - Harness - 2nd Shift - Millennium Space Systems

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

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.

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 role requires the ability to work second shift.

This position's internal job code is Manufacturing Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 3-4.

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 harness/cable assembly environment 

• Familiarity with IPC-WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, and IPC J-STD-001

• Technical problem-solving skills, 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 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

• Experience in a high-rate manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness acceptance testing

• Writing test scripts, experience with Cirris CH2 and 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

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

• Level 3: $96,050  - $141,250

• Level 4: $117,300 - $172,500

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 2nd shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.