Mechanical Engineer 3

United Launch Alliance; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environment

Job summary

United Launch Alliance in Decatur, AL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 3 to design and implement manufacturing processes in support of production. The position requires at least 4 years of related experience, ideally in aerospace, along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting manufacturing issues, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with engineering teams. The role offers competitive benefits including a 401(k) match and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
• Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends.
• Experience with aerospace hardware is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Inspecting machinery and tools for efficiency.
• Collaborating with multiple functions to resolve issues.

Skills

Designing and implementing manufacturing processes

Reading blueprints

Understanding geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing

Attention to detail

Collaboration with design engineers

Troubleshooting manufacturing issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

ERP systems (preferably SAP)

Job description

Job Details

Requisition ID: 1728

Location: ULA - Decatur

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineer 3 at ULA's production facility in Decatur, AL, key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing manufacturing processes, procedures, and planning for multiple build items in support of other assembly areas in the factory.
• Designing sequence of operations and specific procedures for hardware in work center.
• Inspecting performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency.
• Investigates and initiates corrective action or problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
• Providing guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensuring processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborating with design engineers to ensure all products meet design requirements and can be manufactured efficiently.
• Working with quality engineering and production operations to initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
• Troubleshooting to resolve manufacturing issues and keep production on schedule.
• Work closely with technicians during the build process and supports process improvements.
• Identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities to completion.
• Working collaboratively with multiple functions within the organization to perform job duties.
• Implementing Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM).

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Previous exposure to reading blueprints.
• Understanding of geometrical, dimensioning, and tolerancing.
• Attention to detail and good documentation of observations/findings.
• Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends along with off shifts, as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace hardware, working with cross-functional work groups, and presenting to external customers.
• Exposure to manufacturing techniques and working with an hourly workforce.
• Experience with ERP systems (Enterprise Resource Planning), preferably SAP.

Benefits

• 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.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR)

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic Inarms 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 (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

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.