Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and implement manufacturing processes for flight and non-flight cable harness assemblies
• Act as the primary liaison between design engineering and manufacturing organizations
• Identify improvement opportunities to ensure product quality, reduce lead time, and decrease labor hours
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for non-conformances
• Create process plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), Bill of Materials (BOM), and rework instructions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality engineering and supply chain to support New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Review drawings, standards, and technical documents to ensure manufacturability

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 0-2+ years of experience working in a harness or cable assembly environment
• Familiarity with IPC-WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, and IPC J-STD-001
• Technical problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis
• Experience using MES, MRP, and ERP systems
• U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Ability to work second shift

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in harness manufacturing and design (electrical & integration)
• Understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness acceptance testing
• Experience writing test scripts and using Cirris CH2 or Weetech testers
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and PDM software (e.g., Solidworks)
• Exposure to harness design software such as Capital or Zuken
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid and unpaid time off programs

About the Company

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 a direct impact on global security, including missile warning and Earth observation. We are a team of curious, bold, and innovative engineers who challenge the status quo to deliver cutting-edge space technology.