Supplier Engineering Technician II

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, etc.

Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Supplier Engineering Technician II to own the AVL, manage supplier documentation, and coordinate technical data requests with suppliers. The role involves authoring discrepancy reports, managing deviations, and supporting corrective actions across Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

You will collaborate with world‑class engineers and supply chain professionals to ensure supplier capabilities meet program needs, maintain records for traceability, and support RMAs and

Qualifications

• Must have technical documentation handling experience.
• Understanding of AS9102 and related forms.
• Ability to review drawings, certificates, and test reports for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Approved Vendor List (AVL) with cross-functional coordination.
• Review supplier documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Request and resolve technical data needs from suppliers, including CAD models and drawings.
• Author discrepancy reports and deviations when issues arise.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related problems.
• Document supplier processes and workflows (qualification, DR/deviation processes).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Maintain traceable records in relevant systems to minimize documentation errors.
• Coordinate RMAs with suppliers, track status, and ensure credits/replacements.
• Update contractual due dates and follow up on POs as needed.
• Perform data maintenance, migration, and minor reporting.

Skills

AS9102 knowledge

First Article Inspection (FAI)

GD&T understanding

supplier management

technical communication

Education

High School degree (Assoc./B.S. in engineering/technical/supply chain preferred)

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

PLM/ERP systems

Wrike

Github

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

The Supplier Engineering Technician II supports the qualification, management, and improvement of suppliers across Ursa Major’s entire supply base. This role takes ownership of the Approved Vendor List (AVL), technical documentation flow, and supplier-facing quality and engineering issues, working closely with world-class engineers and supply chain professionals. Common day-to-day activities include maintaining supplier records and approvals, reviewing drawings and specifications for compliance, coordinating technical data requests with suppliers, and authoring discrepancy reports and deviation requests when issues arise. As part of a collaborative team, the Supplier Engineering Tech will frequently support other hardware categories and assemblies as needed. This role reports directly to the Supplier Engineering Lead.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Approved Vendor List (AVL), including supplier onboarding, status changes, and removal in coordination with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Review supplier documentation (e.g., drawings, specifications, certificates of conformance, test reports, material certifications, process certifications) for technical completeness and compliance with requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers to request, clarify, and resolve technical data needs, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, inspection reports, and other engineering documentation.
• Author Discrepancy Reports (DRs) related to supplier-provided hardware and documentation issues.
• Generate and manage deviation and waiver requests in coordination with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain when supplied hardware does not fully meet requirements but may be acceptable for use.
• Support supplier-related root cause and corrective action activities, including data collection, failure analysis support, and tracking implementation of corrective actions.
• Support Supplier Engineering in developing and documenting supplier-related processes, standards, and work instructions (e.g., supplier qualification, documentation review workflows, DR/deviation processes).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing) to ensure supplier capabilities and documentation align with product requirements and program needs.
• Maintain clear and orderly records and data in relevant systems to ensure traceability and minimize risk of documentation errors or omissions.
• Facilitate Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) with suppliers, including initiating RMA requests, coordinating logistics for returning nonconforming material, tracking RMA status, and ensuring appropriate credits, replacements, or repairs are processed in a timely manner.
• Support Supply Chain by updating contractual due dates, follow up with PO acknowledgments, update tracking and closing Purchase Orders as necessary.
• Data maintenance, migration and minor reporting as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supplier Engineering Lead.

Required Qualifications

• High School degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or supply chain discipline preferred).
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or supplier-facing roles in a high product complexity environment, such as Space, Aerospace, Defense, or Medical.
• Strong time management and attention to detail, particularly in handling technical documentation and multiple supplier interfaces.
• Understanding of engineering models and drawings (basic GD&T knowledge).
• Familiarity with quality documentation, discrepancy reporting, and/or deviation/waiver processes.
• Strong understanding of AS9102 requirements and First Article Inspection (FAI) processes, including reviewing and/or preparing AS9102 forms with suppliers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Desired Experience

• Excellent in-person and written communication skills, including experience drafting technical emails and reports.
• Experience managing projects or initiatives with multiple stakeholders, particularly cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain).
• 3 years of experience in inspection, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or similar technical role.
• Space industry or other high-reliability industry experience.
• Familiarity with project and data management tools, such as MS Project, MS Excel, PLM/ERP systems, Wrike, or Github.

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $28.00 - $35.60 per hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.