Manager of Manufacturing Product Owners - Millennium Space Systems

About the role

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.

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
• Enhance manufacturing readiness and increase production throughput, including capacity and capabilities planning to support high-rate manufacturing
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field
• 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

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

Benefits

Millennium Space Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a variety of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

The specific pay range for this position is Level K: $151,300 - 222,500. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Schedule

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.

Skills

Successful candidates for this position will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Conflict of Interest

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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

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.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)