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Quality Engineer night

Job in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, 35609, USA
Listing for: United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Quality Engineer 2 (Thursday - Saturday night, 6pm - 6:30am)

Requisition

Location: ULA - Decatur

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

This is a 4th Shift position. Schedule is Thursday
- Saturday night, 12 hours, 6pm - 6:30 am

As a Quality Engineer 3, you will serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related issues during operations for a fabrication work center. You will support production operations, ensure compliance with quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the lead quality contact for area operations.
  • Process nonconformance documentation and perform evaluations to restore product conformity.
  • Review production planning for accuracy and adequacy to ensure quality data is properly captured.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis and implement Corrective Actions.
  • Write, issue, and review First Article Inspection (FAI) reports in accordance with applicable standards.
  • Perform planning reviews to ensure inspection needs and requirements are fully addressed.
  • Conduct regular 5S walkdowns to maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and other assigned quality-related tasks.
  • May be required to be on-call outside of standard working hours for remote support as needed.
Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years Of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications
  • This is a 4th Shift position. Schedule is Thursday
    - Saturday night, 12 hours, 6pm - 6:30 am.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical field from an accredited college or university.
  • Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and/or issue resolution, preferably within a production or manufacturing environment.
  • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
  • Ability to be on-call outside of working hours for remote support as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Material Review Board Experience
  • Background in a production/manufacturing environment, in the aerospace industry.
  • Experience working in a nonconformance management system.
  • Proficiency with SAP.
  • Experience writing or approving production planning.
  • Quality inspection experience.
  • Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
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.

ULA is an Equal…
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