United Launch Alliance
Quality Engineer 2
As a Quality Engineer 2, you will serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related issues during operations for a fabrication work center, following initial training and certification. You will support production operations, ensure compliance with quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include: Serve as the lead quality contact for area operations after completion of training. Process nonconformance documentation and perform evaluations to restore product conformity. Review production planning for accuracy and adequacy to ensure quality data is properly captured. Conduct Root Cause Analysis and implement Corrective Actions. Write, issue, and review First Article Inspection (FAI) reports in accordance with applicable standards. Perform planning reviews to ensure inspection needs and requirements are fully addressed. Conduct regular 5S walkdowns to maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas. Support continuous improvement initiatives and other assigned quality-related tasks. May be required to be on-call outside of standard working hours for remote support as needed. Required Education: Bachelor Required Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related work experience Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university. Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and/or issue resolution, preferably within a production or manufacturing environment. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a cross-functional team. Ability to be on-call outside of working hours for remote support as needed. Preferred Qualifications: Material Review Board Experience Background in a production/manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace industry. Experience working in a nonconformance management system. Proficiency with SAP. Quality inspection experience. Six Sigma Green/Black Belt What makes ULA different? Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels. We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including: 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees Generous paid time off Flexible work environments Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off. Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information). ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster and Right to Work Poster. Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted. Nearest Major Market: Decatur
As a Quality Engineer 2, you will serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related issues during operations for a fabrication work center, following initial training and certification. You will support production operations, ensure compliance with quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include: Serve as the lead quality contact for area operations after completion of training. Process nonconformance documentation and perform evaluations to restore product conformity. Review production planning for accuracy and adequacy to ensure quality data is properly captured. Conduct Root Cause Analysis and implement Corrective Actions. Write, issue, and review First Article Inspection (FAI) reports in accordance with applicable standards. Perform planning reviews to ensure inspection needs and requirements are fully addressed. Conduct regular 5S walkdowns to maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas. Support continuous improvement initiatives and other assigned quality-related tasks. May be required to be on-call outside of standard working hours for remote support as needed. Required Education: Bachelor Required Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related work experience Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university. Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and/or issue resolution, preferably within a production or manufacturing environment. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a cross-functional team. Ability to be on-call outside of working hours for remote support as needed. Preferred Qualifications: Material Review Board Experience Background in a production/manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace industry. Experience working in a nonconformance management system. Proficiency with SAP. Quality inspection experience. Six Sigma Green/Black Belt What makes ULA different? Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels. We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including: 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees Generous paid time off Flexible work environments Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off. Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information). ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster and Right to Work Poster. Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted. Nearest Major Market: Decatur