Quality Engineer 2

ULA•Denver, CO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
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.

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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.