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Manager of Manufacturing Product Owner - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems · El Segundo, CA · 1 mo ago
Manufacturing$151k–$223k/yrFull-time
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for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We should include sections only if posting has real specific content. We have Job Summary (could map to About the role). Responsibilities present. Requirements (Basic Qualifications). Preferred Qualifications maybe under Qualifications or Skills. Benefits: there is Total Rewards description. Pay: summary pay range given. Schedule: shift info given (Shift 1). Also we have other metadata like internal job code, location, security clearance etc. Those could be folded into short p or dropped. We must not repeat job title as heading. No markdown fences. Output only HTML fragment. We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment" maybe considered part of selection process but it's substantive? It's a requirement to complete assessment; could be part of Requirements? Might keep as a note under Requirements? But it's not a qualification; it's a process step. Might be considered boilerplate? It's specific to this job; but it's about selection process. The instruction says remove application instructions. This is like an assessment requirement; could be considered part of selection process, maybe keep? Safer to keep as a short p under Requirements? However it's not a qualification. Might be considered part of "Application instructions". I'd drop it. We need to include sections: About the role (Job Summary), Responsibilities, Requirements (Basic Qualifications), Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications), Skills maybe combine? Benefits (Total Rewards), Pay (summary pay range), Schedule (Shift 1). Also maybe Security Clearance etc could be folded into a short p under Requirements or separate? But we should not create sections unless real specific content. Security clearance is a requirement; could be included under Requirements as a bullet. We must not repeat job title as heading. So no h3 for "Manager of Manufacturing Product Owners". Use h3 for sections. We need to use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So responsibilities list as ul. Requirements list as ul. Benefits maybe as ul. Pay maybe as p (since it's a range). Schedule as p. We must preserve all substantive information: include details like internal job code, location? Location not explicitly given besides facility requiring special access; maybe not needed. Could include as p. Let's extract content: Job Summary paragraph: "As the Manager of Manufacturing Product Owners, you will lead a cross-functional team responsible for delivering high-quality hardware subsystems to meet program requirements on schedule and within budget. This role demands strong leadership across engineering, production, and operations to ensure subsystem delivery, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and drive initiatives that enable scalable, high-rate production. You will oversee technical execution, capacity planning, and resource alignment to meet the demands of current and future programs. Additionally, you’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and resolve bottlenecks, mature product designs, and increase manufacturability and throughput across the product lifecycle. This position's internal job code is Production Engineering Manager. Our team is currently hiring for Level K." We'll put that under About the role. Responsibilities: list bullet points from "Position Responsibilities". Need to capture each bullet. Let's list them: - Lead the day-to-day execution of subsystem deliverables across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and technical performance targets - Partner with Program Management (including MPMs) to define priorities, understand hardware demand, and align resources to meet key milestones - Manage and mentor a team of project engineers responsible for cost and labor estimation, scope planning, risk analysis, EACs, and technical execution - Develop and maintain a product roadmap that supports long-term business goals, in collaboration with Engineering and Strategy teams - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across product design, engineering workflows, and production operations to improve quality, reduce cycle time, and enable scalability - Lead efforts to enhance manufacturing readiness and increase production throughput, including capacity and capabilities planning to support high-rate manufacturing - Collaborate with Production Scheduling to ensure shared resources and production lines are aligned to program requirements - Use Earned Value Management (EVM), LREs, and key metrics to track performance, manage variances, and drive corrective actions - Act as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for assigned accounts, serving as the primary technical and cost performance authority - Monitor and report on Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs), identify risks and issues early, and implement mitigation strategies to preserve schedule and quality - Oversee closure of subsystem DRs (Discrepancy Reports) in coordination with engineering to avoid production delays. - Support design-for-manufacturing efforts to improve part reliability, testability, and repeatability at high production rates. - Lead structured retrospectives and implement process improvements based on lessons learned, quality findings, and stakeholder feedback - Interface regularly with executive leadership, customers, and program stakeholders to provide status updates and drive resolution of key issues That's many. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): - Bachelor’s degree or higher - Candidates must have 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" - Working knowledge of satellite systems and subsystems - Demonstrated knowledge in cost, schedule, technical, and risk management principles - Proficiency in project tools such as Jira - Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint - 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 Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): - 5+ years of leadership experience in complex, cross-functional projects - Experience managing engineering or manufacturing teams with a focus on delivery execution - Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid execution methodologies - Experience balancing competing priorities across programs with limited resources - Demonstrated success in leading high-rate production transitions and capacity planning - Experience with Confluence and collaborative engineering tools - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Active TS/SCI Clearance Total Rewards (Benefits): paragraph describing competitive base pay, variable compensation, benefit programs: health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, paid/unpaid time away. Also note that specific programs vary. Pay: "Summary pay range: Level K: $151,300 - 222,500" Schedule: "Shift Shift 1 (United States of America)" maybe just "Shift 1". Also mention relocation assistance not negotiable, export control requirement, safety sensitive not, visa sponsorship not, contingent upon award not, etc. Could fold into a short p under Miscellaneous? But we should not create sections unless real specific content. Could include a short p after sections for "Additional Information". But instruction says prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Might combine miscellaneous into a short p under About the role or at end. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, fraud warning, etc. Let's craft HTML:

    About the role

    As the Manager of Manufacturing Product Owners, you will lead a cross-functional team responsible for delivering high-quality hardware subsystems to meet program requirements on schedule and within budget. This role demands strong leadership across engineering, production, and operations to ensure subsystem delivery, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and drive initiatives that enable scalable, high-rate production. You will oversee technical execution, capacity planning, and resource alignment to meet the demands of current and future programs. Additionally, you’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and resolve bottlenecks, mature product designs, and increase manufacturability and throughput across the product lifecycle. This position's internal job code is Production Engineering Manager. Our team is currently hiring for Level K.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead the day-to-day execution of subsystem deliverables across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and technical performance targets
    • Partner with Program Management (including MPMs) to define priorities, understand hardware demand, and align resources to meet key milestones
    • Manage and mentor a team of project engineers responsible for cost and labor estimation, scope planning, risk analysis, EACs, and technical execution
    • Develop and maintain a product roadmap that supports long-term business goals, in collaboration with Engineering and Strategy teams
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across product design, engineering workflows, and production operations to improve quality, reduce cycle time, and enable scalability
    • Lead efforts to enhance manufacturing readiness and increase production throughput, including capacity and capabilities planning to support high-rate manufacturing
    • Collaborate with Production Scheduling to ensure shared resources and production lines are aligned to program requirements
    • Use Earned Value Management (EVM), LREs, and key metrics to track performance, manage variances, and drive corrective actions
    • Act as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for assigned accounts, serving as the primary technical and cost performance authority
    • Monitor and report on Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs), identify risks and issues early, and implement mitigation strategies to preserve schedule and quality
    • Oversee closure of subsystem DRs (Discrepancy Reports) in coordination with engineering to avoid production delays.
    • Support design-for-manufacturing efforts to improve part reliability, testability, and repeatability at high production rates.
    • Lead structured retrospectives and implement process improvements based on lessons learned, quality findings, and stakeholder feedback
    • Interface regularly with executive leadership, customers, and program stakeholders to provide status updates and drive resolution of key issues

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree or higher
    • 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 completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
    • Working knowledge of satellite systems and subsystems
    • Demonstrated knowledge in cost, schedule, technical, and risk management principles
    • Proficiency in project tools such as Jira
    • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
    • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship); final U.S. clearance post‑start required

    Preferred Qualifications

    • 5+ years of leadership experience in complex, cross‑functional projects
    • Experience managing engineering or manufacturing teams with a focus on delivery execution
    • Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid execution methodologies
    • Experience balancing competing priorities across programs with limited resources
    • Demonstrated success in leading high‑rate production transitions and capacity planning
    • Experience with Confluence and collaborative engineering tools
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Active TS/SCI Clearance

    Benefits

    Millennium Space Systems offers a Total Rewards package that includes competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a variety of paid and unpaid time‑away programs. Specific program availability varies by eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.

    Pay

    Summary pay range for Level K: $151,300 – $222,500

    Schedule

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