Quality Engineer 2

United Launch Alliance; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match plus employer contrib.

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) in Denver, CO is seeking a Quality Engineer 2 to develop and maintain quality standards across materials and processes. The role collaborates with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure contractual requirements are met and nonconforming items are controlled.

Requires a bachelor in engineering, 2+ years of related experience, and ability to travel up to 25%. Relocation may be available; ITAR restrictions apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field required.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of ISO9000/AS9100 quality systems and audits.
• Ability to lead medium to large, complex projects.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, apply and maintain quality standards and protocols for materials.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure quality standards and flow-down.
• Implement methods to inspect, test, and evaluate products and equipment throughout procurement.
• Audit processes and review build documentation; verify conformance.
• Control nonconforming products; lead CAPA and corrective actions.
• Support QA tests; assist design for manufacturability and inspection planning.
• Communicate quality data to empower risk management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Cause and Effect Analysis

Corrective Action-Preventive Action

Formal Auditor Training

Statistical Process Control

Project Management

Green Belt

SOW Management

Quality Metrics Development

Teamwork / Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ISO9000/AS9100

Job description

Requisition ID: 2069

Standard Weekly Hours:40.00

Location:ULA - Denver

Relocation:Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements:25%

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

As a Quality Engineer 2 in Denver, CO, responsibilities include:

• Performs development, modification, application and maintenance of quality standards and protocol for processing materials into partially finished or finished material products.
• Collaborates with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place and contractual requirements are properly flowed down to suppliers.
• Responsible for the implementation of methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment throughout the procurement process.
• Audits processes, reviews build documentation, and performs physical walkdowns of hardware to verify conformance/compliance.
• Responsible for the control and disposition of nonconforming products, Material Review Board, causal analysis & corrective action, corrective action effectiveness / reliability and documentation, design for manufacturability and inspection planning.
• Collaborates on the design or specification of inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment; supports quality assurance tests; and performs analysis to assess the cost of and determination of responsibility, for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Establishes, expands, and effectively communicates quality data collection and analysis to empower risk management, continuous improvement, and integrated project teams throughout the enterprise.
• May specialize in the areas of supply chain management, design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control, AS9100 auditing, customer engagement, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge and understanding or experience with one or more of the following:
  • Composites, machined components and assemblies
  • Quality metrics development and analysis
  • Contract/SOW generation & review
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Corrective Action-Preventive Action Disciplines
  • Cause and Effect Analysis experience
  • Formal Auditor Training in ISO9000/AS9100
  • Project Management Skills
  • Green Belt training/certification
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Ability to lead medium to large, complex, and dynamic projects to successful completion
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to plan and maintain schedule adherence for assigned work scope
• Demonstrated teamwork/interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated group presentation skills
• Ability to work on-site or at a supplier facility with limited travel (up to 25%)
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in an Engineering discipline (Industrial, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering)
• At least 2 years industry experience in Quality Engineering as it relates to Pedigree Reviews, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Production, or equivalent
• Experience working closely with multiple suppliers and customers in a remote or hybrid environment
• Knowledge and understanding or experience with all the following:
  • Composites, machined components and assemblies
  • Quality metrics development and analysis
  • Contract/SOW generation & review
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Corrective Action-Preventive Action Disciplines
  • Cause and Effect Analysis experience
  • Formal Auditor Training in ISO9000/AS9100
  • Project Management Skills
  • Green Belt training/certification
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Summary Salary Range (forULA - Denver only)

$73,401.00 - $122,334.00

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

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.

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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