United Launch Alliance (ULA) · 19 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer 2 (2nd Shift)
Decatur, AL, US, 35601
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUnited Launch Alliance (ULA) is the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer 2 for their production facility in Decatur, AL, where the role involves designing manufacturing processes, inspecting machinery performance, and collaborating with engineers to ensure product quality.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designing and implementing manufacturing processes, procedures, and planning for multiple build items in support of other assembly areas in the factory
Designing sequence of operations and specific procedures for hardware in work center
Inspecting performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency
Investigates and initiates corrective action or problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality
Providing guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
Ensuring processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations
Collaborating with design engineers to ensure all products meet design requirements and can be manufactured efficiently
Working with quality engineering and production operations to initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality
Troubleshooting to resolve manufacturing issues and keep production on schedule
Work closely with technicians during the build process and supports process improvements
Identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities to completion
Working collaboratively with multiple functions within the organization to perform job duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience
Previous exposure to reading blueprints
Understanding of geometrical, dimensioning, and tolerancing
Attention to detail and good documentation of observations/findings
Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends along with off shifts, as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities
Must be able to work 2nd shift
Preferred
Experience with aerospace hardware, working with cross-functional work groups, and presenting to external customers
Exposure to manufacturing techniques and working with an hourly workforce
Experience with ERP systems (Enterprise Resource Planning), preferably SAP
Benefits
401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
Generous paid time off
Flexible work environments
Company
United Launch Alliance (ULA)
All rockets are not created equal.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.25MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2023-07-25Grant· $25M
2021-09-24Grant· $24.35M
2018-08-11Grant· $13.9M
Leadership Team
Madeleine Bronstein
Chief of Staff to the President and CEO
Tory Bruno
President & CEO
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