Requisition ID: 1825
Location: ULA - Decatur
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent
Job Overview & ResponsibilitiesAs a Mechanical Engineer 2 at ULA's production facility in Decatur, AL, key responsibilities include:
- 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.
- Implementing Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM).
Required EducationBachelor
Required Years of ExperienceMinimum of 2 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications- 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.
What makes ULA different?Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.
We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.
Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). 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. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).
