Manufacturing Engineer Lead with Security Clearance

Overview Millennium Engineering and Integration (MEI) is seeking a Full-Time Manufacturing Engineering Lead . The position supports the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base. The candidate will support the certification of New Entrant Launch Service Providers. Responsibilities Responsibilities include: * Work with launch vehicle provider to schedule and track audits to be performed during rocket certification activities * Develop products such data tables, audit checklists, presentations, and reports status to the customer.* Compile and present weekly status charts of team to AF leadership. * Complete perform audits and audit checklists in preparation for Engineering Review Boards and design reviews * Interface with customer, design engineers, project manager, and production personnel. * Participate in Engineering Review Boards and apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials. * Examine product design and its implementation to manufacturing processes assessing/evaluating the manufacturing baseline for qualification, capability, process control and maturity. * Assess documentation for proper configuration management and change control. * Assess/ evaluate conformance to standards, specifications, drawings, procedures, work instructions, other contractual requirements and the trace-ability to the functional and physical characteristics of configuration items. * Generate audit checklists and conduct production floor audits to verify documented processes are being followed. * Review process changes to determine impact to process stability. * Assess facilities manufacturing capacity, production readiness, vendor/supplier control requirements. * Other Duties as Assigned Qualifications Required Qualifications: * 12 years of experience launch vehicle/space sub-system and process engineering expertise with a strong background in launch vehicle propulsion systems and components preferred * Must have an active and transferrable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance * BS degree in Engineering, Math, or Physical Sciences; will consider less experience in lieu of advanced degrees (10 years with MS) * Relevant work experience in the military or industry will be considered in lieu of degree requirements * Experience involving manufacture of complex products; application of manufacturing principles and methods including: product design, process design, producibility, process qualifications/validation, product design requirements flow down to manufacturing process requirements/documentation, product and process controls, measurement and test, product/process audits, statistical applications, configuration management, and lean manufacturing. * Experience interfacing with computer-based database and schedule tools * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Ability to travel up to 15% time Desired Qualifications: * Friction stir welding * Additive manufacturing Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship. Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols

Created: 2025-11-15