Quality Systems Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

2d • $107,100 - $192,500

About The Position

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to develop, lead, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) across satellite production and mission-critical hardware programs. The role drives AS9100D compliance, audit readiness, and systemic process improvement in partnership with Engineering, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and Program teams.

The engineer owns QMS execution and roadmap development, leads internal and external audit programs, manages digital QMS tools and data platforms, and drives root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives. The position supports certification activities, production flow continuity, and scalable quality operations as the company grows. The internal job code is Quality Engineer; hiring is at Level 3–4.

The role also supports metrology and calibration, develops quality performance metrics and dashboards, and provides training on quality policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Travel may be required up to 20% of the time. The role is at a facility requiring special access, and applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance. The employer does not sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualification.
• 5–7+ years in a quality systems role with responsibility for QMS implementation, audit leadership, and CAPA management.
• Expert knowledge of AS9100D and/or ISO 9001:2015 in a complex, high-reliability product environment, including experience navigating internal and external audits.
• Demonstrated leadership in systemic investigations and deployment of standard root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D, A3, or 5-Why.
• Ability to prioritize quality initiatives based on business risk, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and strategic goals.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government. Applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a clearance.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Must be willing to comply with applicable post-offer and employee drug and alcohol testing policies.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience implementing, managing, or auditing quality management systems in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP and business intelligence systems and their integration with quality processes.
• Hands-on experience with data analytics platforms, reporting tools, and data visualization such as SQL, Tableau, Python, Excel, or equivalent.
• Project management capability for software system implementation and user onboarding, including internal and supplier or external users.
• Working knowledge of design, development, manufacturing, supply chain, and deployment functions within a company-wide audit scope.
• AS9100 or AS6500 lead auditor certification (AATT).
• One or more ASQ certifications: CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE, or CRE.
• Experience in low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments such as spacecraft, launch vehicles, or avionics.
• Experience supporting full-scope internal and external QMS audits.
• Strong technical communication and writing skills, including the ability to translate complex quality requirements into clear process documentation.
• Experience building corrective action and nonconformance management systems and driving closure metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and manage the QMS and its top-level processes to meet AS9100D, ISO 9001, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a QMS roadmap for tools, capabilities, and processes that supports program growth, new product introductions, and customer requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain to develop processes and digital tools that meet QMS requirements and advance quality capabilities.
• Serve as a systems expert for QMS tools, processes, and data sets.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external audits against AS9100/ISO standards and customer-specific requirements, including scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting.
• Support external certification and customer audits and interface with third-party registrars and government auditors as needed.
• Measure, analyze, and report quality system and audit metrics; identify trends and drive systemic corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for audit findings, customer observations, and nonconformance trends.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for the QMS and product quality.
• Support investigations, quality initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
• Train and guide internal stakeholders on quality system policies, procedures, and compliance requirements; develop QMS training modules and packages.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100D and applicable regulatory requirements throughout the production lifecycle.
• Support the metrology and calibration program and ensure measurement equipment is maintained, calibrated, and compliant with requirements.
• Develop and track KPIs for tool control, calibration adherence, equipment utilization, and on-time performance.
• Analyze and report quality system performance metrics to support data-driven decisions and QMS effectiveness reviews.
• Use analytics platforms, reporting tools, and business intelligence systems, including ERP and Power BI, to extract insights.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports using SQL, Tableau, Python, Excel, or similar tools.
• Travel up to 20% of the time.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level