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

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

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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 opportunities for professional growth.

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. You will be part of a close‑knit team working on exciting technological problems in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines.

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 act as the manufacturing liaison for engineering, 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.

• 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, and maintain safe operations.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 3+ years working in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with IPC‑WHMA‑A‑620, NASA‑STD‑8739.4, or IPC‑J‑STD‑01.
• Technical problem‑solving skill, including root‑cause analysis and sound engineering‑based corrective actions.
• Experience with MES, MRP, and ERP systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

• 2+ years of experience in harness manufacturing and design in an electrical & integration environment.
• Experience in a high‑rate manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of electrical schematics, wiring designs, and harness acceptance testing.
• Experience writing test scripts and using Cirris CH2 or Weetech testers.
• Competency using 3‑D CAD modeling and PDM software (e.g., Solid Works).
• Exposure to harness design software (e.g., Capital, Zuken).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) and eligible for a security clearance. The role requires an interim and/or final U.S. Secret or Top Secret clearance post‑start.

• Level 2: $80,750 – $118,750
• Level 3: $96,050 – $141,250

Applications will be accepted until Mar 02, 2026.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Shift: 1st shift.

Employer will not sponsor employment visa status.

Millennium Space Systems is a drug‑free workplace and requires drug testing for applicants and employees per policy.

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

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