Senior Industrial Engineer

Senior Industrial Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Location: El Segundo, California, United States, Los Angeles, California, United States

Employment Type: Regular

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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 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.

As an Industrial Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and optimizing production processes for large scale satellites production systems. This position requires a deep understanding of manufacturing principles, Lean methodologies, and advanced industrial engineering techniques to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.

This position's internal job code is Industrial Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for a level 5.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the team in improving productivity, reducing lead time, and maximizing space utilization through effective implementation of Lean principles. Ensure successful execution of Lean projects
• Develop process flow models to analyze production system behavior and synchronize output with other elements of the company
• Leverage advanced industrial engineering knowledge and a strong understanding of Lean principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Utilize Continuous Improvement tools to identify opportunities and lead projects aimed at optimizing operational costs and maximizing the 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 enhancements in workspaces
• Implement corporate level processes that are aligned with organizational vision and goals

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications
• Experience 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
• Familiarity with ERP and MES systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) for manufacturing data analysis
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Security Clearance Post-Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and ROI calculations for capital improvement projects
• 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 with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic