Manufacturing Engineer 1 - Launch Ops

Date: Nov 1, 2024

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, US, 32925

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 161

Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

• Launch Site integration of design manufacturing processes, procedures, production layouts, configuration management and material handling.
• Establish and maintain all Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (SAP/ORBITS) of launch site configuration requirements of airborne, ground support, facility and nonflight consumable materials.
• Apply latest technology concepts to resolve productivity, interchangeability, and product flow issues.
• Technical Interface between Design engineering and Operational Systems Engineers (OSE), including review and approve drawing change requests and drawing changes in Teamcenter.
• Develop/maintain the Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM) in ORBITS/Teamcenter databases and written work instructions in ORBITS work orders based on drawing and process requirements.
• Serve as the launch site representative at Change Management Review Board (CMRB) and review all launch site flight and GSE engineering changes that might impact the launch site via the applicable computer database approval cycle (Teamcenter).
• Coordinate changes with OSE, Material Resource Planner Controllers (MRP-C), Master Production Scheduler (MPS) and planning, establish an implementation plan and verify engineering supports the required need.
• Compiles and provides management status reports for assigned projects.
• Coordinates with design engineering and manufacturing on issues of production, quality, and manufacturability; supports hardware reviews.
• Supports material review boards, corrective action boards and cost of quality as required.
• Reviews and approves technical documents including plans, procedures, and process specifications.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

None required

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Basic understanding of design manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling.
• Basic understanding of material requirements planning (MRP) and SAP enterprise resource planning software.
• Ability to identify problems and work resolutions.
• Communication skills (verbal and written; including presentations).
• Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace and defense industry.
• Siemens Teamcenter or other engineering PLM tool.
• Electronic Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Viewing CAD models.
• Manufacturing/production/operations environment.
• Technical writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to priority changes.

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, diversity 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).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).