Senior Manufacturing Data Analyst - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Manufacturing Data Analyst - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems (MSS), 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. Millennium Space Systems (MSS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Data Analyst (Level 4) to join the MSS team in El Segundo, CA! We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Data Analyst to support data-driven execution and decision-making within our manufacturing organization. This role is responsible for owning the end-to-end manufacturing data workflow, including data extraction, validation, analysis, visualization, and executive-level reporting. The analyst will serve as a trusted partner to Manufacturing leadership by delivering accurate, timely, and actionable insights related to production performance, capacity, schedule adherence, and manufacturing cost. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and technical depth, supporting both day-to-day execution and longer-term operational improvement. This role directly enables improved manufacturing execution, cost control, and delivery performance by providing trusted, actionable data to leadership. The Manufacturing Data Analyst plays a key role in scaling manufacturing operations, maturing data practices, and supporting long-term operational excellence Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities. This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Strong SQL ability
3+ years of experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
3+ years of using advanced features in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, and Power Point
3+ years of experience with Tableau, Power BI, Cognos, or other visualization tools
3+ years of experience in performing manufacturing process improvements and LEAN+/cost reductions
Experience analyzing data, identifying issues and making recommendations for improvements associated with a value stream that resulted in change and improved business position
Confident in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, and able to multi-task and manage expectations
Experience in producing and presenting presentations at the Executive level
Experience working with and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment (AS9100 awareness)
Exposure to APS tools, MES systems, or capacity modeling
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement metrics
Experience with data automation or scripting (e.g., Python)
Experience supporting leadership decision-making with analytics

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Data & Analytics Ownership Independently extract, integrate, and analyze manufacturing data from multiple systems (ERP/MRP, APS, MES, cost systems, and databases)
Own data validation and reconciliation across systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and trust in reporting
Identify and resolve data discrepancies by working directly with system owners and functional teams
Reporting, Dashboards & Visualization Design, build, and maintain standardized dashboards and reports using SQL and Power BI
Deliver executive-ready reporting that clearly communicates manufacturing performance, risks, and trends
Automate recurring reports where possible to improve efficiency and data timeliness
Manufacturing Cost Analysis Analyze manufacturing cost per part, assemblies, and end items
Support total manufacturing cost roll-ups by work center, function, or program
Identify and analyze cost drivers including labor efficiency, scrap, rework, overtime, and material usage
Partner with Finance to align operational data with financial reporting
Operational & Scenario Analysis Perform trend analysis and identify constraints, risks, and improvement opportunities
Support scenario and “what-if” analysis related to demand changes, capacity constraints, and cost impacts
Provide data support for recovery plans, prioritization decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Leadership to support execution and planning
Translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for non-technical audiences
Act as a central point of contact for manufacturing data questions and analysis