Quality Engineer 2

ULA • Decatur, IL

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About The Position

As a Quality Engineer 2 at United Launch Alliance, you will serve as the primary quality contact for a fabrication workcenter, supporting production operations, compliance with quality standards, and continuous improvement in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The role is based at ULA in Decatur, with relocation potentially available and no or infrequent travel. On-call availability outside standard working hours may be required for remote support.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical field and at least two years of related work experience. Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR because the position involves access to information subject to those regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical field from an accredited college or university.
• At least two years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and/or issue resolution, preferably in production or manufacturing.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Material Review Board experience.
• Production or manufacturing background, 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, ensuring 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.
• Review planning 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 and be available on call.

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; schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions.

What This Job Offers

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