Supplier Quality Engineer

Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.  

Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth. 

The journey to space starts with the engines.   

Ursa Major was founded to bring a new model to space access: one in which every link in an enormous value chain isn’t limited by those around it. We design rocket engines and propulsion solutions.   

Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team. A team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.  

Ursa Major relies on suppliers for mission critical components and services. The Supply Quality Engineer ensures that suppliers meet Ursa Major requirements. This role will lead supplier audits, assist in supplier flow down and requirements management, manage discrepant supplier material, and drive continuous improvement. The Supplier Quality Engineer will work closely with Procurement, Supplier Development, and the Quality team to ensure that quality parts are delivered on time. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier quality performance, PPAPs, FAIRs, contract reviews, and evaluation of quality systems
• Visit suppliers to strengthen relationships, verify capabilities, and remedy any quality concerns
• Liaison with Procurement and Engineering to tackle major supplier quality risks
• Manage supplier risk evaluations, including risk escalation and mitigation
• Standardize the development of supplier quality controls
• Manage part discrepancies, part dispositions, and material returns
• Analyze supplier performance
• Manage business-crucial supplier corrective actions and supplier quality disruptions

Preferred Experience:

• BS in Engineering or related field or relevant experience
• 4+ years of supply quality experience
• Experience in the space or aerospace industry
• Experience with AS9100D requirements
• Supplier quality or purchasing experience
• Experience evaluating risks and planning or executing responses
• Experience with various types of inspection equipment
• Ability to evaluate supplier or product conformance to specific requirements
• Excellent communication skills to interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Availability to travel up to 50% of the time depending on business circumstances
• Experience conducting or planning audits
• Understanding of GD&T and drawing interpretation

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $80,000 - $120,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.