Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Structures, Propulsion, & Mechanisms

El Segundo, California; Los Angeles, California

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing, where 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 a direct impact on 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Production Engineering
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes
• Manage, develop, and motivate employees
• Work closely with Manufacturing teams to develop solutions so the floor can build and assemble products

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering
• At least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large-scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
• Technical knowledge & experience in Structures, Propulsion Structures, or Propulsion Systems
• The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Nice to Have

• Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
• Knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and propulsion systems
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical manufacturing engineering in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries (Structures, Propulsion, Integration, or GSE)

We Offer

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Generous company match to your 401(k)
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

About the Company

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. We’re committed to environmental stewardship - an important pillar of our broader sustainability strategy to help make the world better for future generations.

Application Details

• Job ID: JR2026521974
• Category: Engineering - Production
• Role Type: Onsite
• Post Date: Sep. 14, 2026
• Applications accepted until: Sept. 30, 2026
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Senior
• Work Location Type: On-site

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.

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/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.