Precision Measurement Support 2

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match + employer contribution

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule with every other Friday

Job summary

United Launch Alliance in Decatur, AL is seeking an experienced Precision Measurement Inspector to perform alignment and inspection of large flight hardware using laser trackers, Faro Arms, and CMM tools. You will review drawings for DFMA, support tooling design, and ensure GD&T conformance.

This role includes weekend shifts (Fri-Sun) with overtime after training, a 9/80-style schedule for many salaried team members, and opportunities to grow in a team-driven, technology-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Intermediate understanding of blueprint drawings.
• Desire to support the efforts of the team including working in multiple areas and overtime as needed to get the job done.
• Physical requirements that include no limitations regarding working, climbing, crawling, lifting, bending, and performing precision measurements in an industrial environment.
• The ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner with minimal oversight/direction.
• Ability to interface and work effectively with various functional groups/organizations.
• Display high levels of interpersonal communication skills with the ability to accurately interpret messages from others and respond appropriately and professionally.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience in the recording and manipulation of data in Excel

Responsibilities

• Performs precision measurement of large structural flight hardware using laser trackers, laser scanners, and Faro Arms.
• Examines engineering drawings for DFMA and tooling design review and approval.
• Produces production dimensional inspection and assembly of large structural hardware and tooling; leads tool design review and approval.
• Applies GD&T to ensure product acceptance and confirms drawing formats match model details.
• Participates in concurrent engineering to ensure manufacturability of new designs.
• Provides data-driven input for fabrication, assembly, and installation; coordinates with affected organizations.
• Delivers validation and technical guidance to improve products and manufacturing operations.
• Offers troubleshooting support and corrective actions.
• Weekend shifts on Friday–Sunday with overtime after training; training is Monday to Friday for several months.

Skills

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED

Tools

CAD software

Spatial Analyzer

Job description

Requisition ID: 2172

Location: ULA - Decatur

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks that include precision measurement of large structural flight hardware utilizing laser trackers, laser scanners, and Faro Arms. Examining engineering drawings and related documents for soundness, efficiency, and design for manufacturing (DFMA), as well as tooling design review and approval.
• Performs a variety of tasks that include production dimensional inspection and assembly of large structural flight hardware and tooling, tool design review and approval, tool inspection, inspection and control of method of acceptance tooling, and machine qualification support.
• Application of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T)to ensure product acceptance. Assure drawing to model interrogation by confirming the drawing format conforms to detail/assembly views.
• Verify design to design/drafting standards; coordinate drawing requirements to design based upon design specification and design for manufacturing.
• Participates and/or leads concurrent engineering activities to ensure design for manufacturability on new designs of large, machined components.
• Provide input to fabrication, assembly, and installation based on application/analysis of technically deriveddata. Assists in development ofbasic data for design proposals, as well as coordinates with other organizations affected by design development.
• Provide validation and technical guidance to improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations through improved procedural control of command media documents.
• Provide technical assistance/troubleshooting to support cause and corrective action.
• This role will be supoorting the weekend shifts, primary days will be Friday-Sunday with additional time during the week as needed. Overtime will be available when training is complete. Training will be M-F for several months until able to conduct operations individually.

Required Education

High School/GED

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Intermediate understanding of blueprint drawings
• Desire to support the efforts of the team including working in multiple areas and overtime as needed to get the job done
• Physical requirements that include no limitations regarding working, climbing, crawling, lifting, bending, and performing precision measurements in an industrial environment
• The ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner with minimal oversight/direction
• Ability to interface and work effectively with various functional groups/organizations
• Display high levels of interpersonal communication skills with the ability to accurately interpret messages from others and respond appropriately and professionally
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience in the recording and manipulation of data in Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• CNC Machining background
• Knowledge of precision measurement equipment and processes (e.g. laser trackers, probing, CMM, etc)
• Experience using any type of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
• Two years of applied experience performing Precision Measurement activity while working in a manufacturing environment
• Work experience with interpretation of precision measurement results and application to precision manufacturing
• Experience in the analysis and development of measurement strategies to obtain objective data based on drawing requirements
• Demonstrated competence in using laser trackers to perform precision measurement
• Demonstrated higher level use of Excel to establish data collection & analysis (e.g. Pivot Tables, Formulas, etc.)
• Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience and/or certification
• Demonstrated use of Spatial Analyzer Software
• Experience with Model Based Definition (MBD) drawings/models

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.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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 (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.