Quality Engineer 2

ULA • Decatur, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Engineer 2 at United Launch Alliance, you will be the primary point of contact for quality-related issues during operations for a fabrication/assembly workcenter. You will support production operations, ensure compliance with quality standards, and drive continuous improvement in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The role may require on-call availability outside standard working hours for remote support as needed.

The position is located at ULA in Decatur. Relocation may be available, and travel is none or infrequent.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and/or issue resolution, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Ability to be on-call outside working hours for remote support as needed.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Material Review Board experience.
• Background in production or manufacturing, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Experience working in a nonconformance management system.
• Proficiency with SAP.
• Experience writing or approving production planning.
• Quality inspection experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead quality contact for area operations.
• Process nonconformance documentation and perform evaluations to restore product conformity.
• Review production planning for accuracy and adequacy to ensure quality data is properly captured.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Write, issue, and review First Article Inspection (FAI) reports in accordance with applicable standards.
• Perform planning reviews to ensure inspection needs and requirements are fully addressed.
• Conduct regular 5S walkdowns to maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other assigned quality-related tasks.
• Provide remote support outside standard working hours when required.

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 ULA team members work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

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