Senior Industrial Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
About The Position
Millennium Space Systems, part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, is a small satellite company focused on national security space. The Senior Industrial Engineer will design and optimize production processes for large-scale satellite production systems, applying manufacturing principles, Lean methodologies, and advanced industrial engineering techniques to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency. The team is hiring at levels 3 and 4; the internal job code is Industrial Engineer. The position works independently with manufacturing, quality, and R&D engineers to identify and implement equipment, process, and workspace improvements. It also involves implementing corporate processes aligned with organizational vision and goals. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible and willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. The role is based at a facility requiring special access and is not contingent upon a program award.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 6 years in industrial engineering, manufacturing optimization, or process improvement within the automotive industry.
- Strong expertise in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong expertise in budgeting, cost analysis, and ROI calculations for capital improvement projects.
- Experience with ERP and MES systems such as SAP or Oracle for manufacturing data analysis.
- 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 security clearance.
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Lean Manufacturing Certification.
- Certified Industrial Engineer (CIE) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
Responsibilities
- Lead efforts to improve productivity, reduce lead time, and maximize space utilization through Lean principles, ensuring successful execution of Lean projects.
- Develop process flow models to analyze production system behavior and synchronize output with other company elements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using advanced industrial engineering knowledge and Lean principles.
- Use Continuous Improvement tools to identify opportunities and lead projects that optimize operational costs and maximize use of manpower, equipment, space, and investments.
- Work independently with manufacturing, quality, and R&D engineers to identify and implement equipment and process improvements, as well as workspace enhancements.
- Implement corporate-level processes aligned with organizational vision and goals.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- 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.
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
