Mechanical Engineer II - Space Hardware Innovator

United Launch Alliance (ULA); Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary bonus

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) invites applications for a Mechanical Engineer 2 at our Decatur, AL facility. You will design and implement manufacturing processes for multiple build items, define operations sequences, inspect machinery, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance.

You should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, have experience reading blueprints and applying GD&T, and be willing to work extended hours as needed to support production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Reading blueprints and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Understanding geometrical, dimensioning, and tolerancing.
• Attention to detail and good documentation of observations/findings.
• Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends to support testing and production delivery.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 products meet design requirements and can be manufactured efficiently.
• Working with quality engineering and production 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 support 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).

Skills

Blueprint reading

Geometric dimensioning & tolerancing

Attention to detail

OT/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

United Launch Alliance (ULA) invites applications for a Mechanical Engineer 2 at our Decatur, AL facility. You will design and implement manufacturing processes for multiple build items, define operations sequences, inspect machinery, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance.

You should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, have experience reading blueprints and applying GD&T, and be willing to work extended hours as needed to support production.