Quality Engineer 2

Job Overview & Responsibilities

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.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Pay & Benefits

• Salary range: $73,401.00 - $122,334.00 (for ULA - Denver only), based upon experience, qualifications, internal equity, market and business considerations.
• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.
• 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" (every other Friday off).

Schedule

• Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00
• Travel Requirements: 25%
• Relocation: May be available