Quality Systems Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, 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 continuity, and scalable quality operations as the company grows. The internal job code is Quality Engineer, and hiring is for Level 3–4.

The position is based at a facility requiring special access and requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Travel may be up to 20% of the time. The role is not contingent upon a program award.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 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 navigating external and internal 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 for clearance eligibility.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 for export control compliance.
• Must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start.
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Applicants must be eligible for a security clearance and the position does not offer employment visa sponsorship.

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 (BI) 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.
• Demonstrated project management capability for software system implementation and user onboarding, including internal and supplier/external users.
• Working knowledge of design, development, manufacturing, supply chain, and deployment functions as part of a company-wide audit scope.
• AS9100 / AS6500 lead auditor certification (AATT).
• One or more ASQ certifications: CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE, or CRE.
• Experience with low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments such as spacecraft, launch vehicles, or avionics.
• Experience supporting internal and external full-scope QMS audits.
• Strong technical communication and writing skills, including 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 execution of the QMS and its top-level processes in alignment with AS9100D, ISO 9001, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain the internal QMS roadmap for tools, capabilities, and processes to support 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.
• Become a systems expert for QMS tools, processes, and data sets to enable quality execution across programs.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external audits against AS9100/ISO standards and customer-specific requirements, including scheduling, resource allocation, and results reporting.
• Support external certification and customer audits and interface with third-party registrars and government auditors as required.
• Measure, analyze, and report quality system and audit metrics to leadership; identify trends and drive systemic corrective actions.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for internal audit findings, customer observations, and nonconformance trends.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities benefiting the QMS and product quality.
• Support investigations, quality initiatives, and cross-functional projects at team and organizational levels.
• Provide training and guidance on quality system policies, procedures, and compliance requirements to internal stakeholders.
• Develop QMS training modules and packages.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100D and applicable regulatory requirements throughout the production lifecycle.
• Support the metrology and calibration program, ensuring measurement equipment is maintained, calibrated, and compliant with AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Develop and track KPIs for tool control, calibration adherence, equipment utilization, and on-time performance.
• Plan, measure, analyze, and report quality system performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Use data analytics platforms, reporting tools, and business intelligence systems, including ERP and Power BI, to extract insights and support QMS effectiveness reviews.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports using SQL, Tableau, Python, Excel, or similar tools.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

What This Job Offers

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