Mechanical Engineer 2

ULA • Decatur, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer 2 works at ULA’s production facility in Decatur, Alabama, designing and implementing manufacturing processes, procedures, and planning for multiple build items in support of factory assembly areas. The role develops sequences of operations and procedures for hardware in a work center, evaluates the performance of machinery and tools, and works to resolve manufacturing issues while keeping production on schedule.

The engineer collaborates with design engineers, quality engineering, production operations, technicians, and other functions to ensure products meet design requirements, can be manufactured efficiently, and comply with regulations. The role supports product quality through corrective action, helps drive process improvements, and implements Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM).

This position requires at least two years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field. Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR because the position involves access to ITAR-controlled information. Relocation may be available; travel is none or infrequent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Previous exposure to reading blueprints.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Attention to detail and ability to document observations and findings.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or off shifts as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Design and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and planning for multiple build items supporting factory assembly areas.
• Design sequences of operations and specific procedures for hardware in the work center.
• Inspect machinery, equipment, and tools to verify performance and efficiency.
• Investigate problems and deficiencies and initiate corrective action to ensure product quality.
• Provide guidance to engineering on design concepts and specification requirements to make effective use of equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensure processes and procedures comply with regulations.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure products meet design requirements and can be manufactured efficiently.
• Work with quality engineering and production operations to initiate corrective action for problems and deficiencies affecting product quality.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues to keep production on schedule.
• Work closely with technicians during builds and support process improvements.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to completion.
• Collaborate across multiple organizational functions to perform job duties.
• Implement Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM).

Benefits

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution.
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible work environments.
• Most salaried team members work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level