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.
Senior Quality Engineer
About Us: Our company designs and manufactures propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems, addressing critical gaps in the U.S. industrial base. Our innovative approach requires an extraordinary team of intrinsically motivated individuals passionate about problem-solving and continuous improvement. We value collaboration, adaptability, and a relentless drive to improve both personally and professionally.
Role Summary: As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and advancing our internal audit program and ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. Additionally, you will take ownership of quality for one or more product lines, providing direct support to ensure product integrity, reliability, and compliance throughout the lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support our quality management system, enabling a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the internal audit program to ensure compliance with AS9100 and other relevant standards.
- Develop, document, and maintain quality policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure adherence to AS9100 requirements.
- Conduct internal audits, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions to drive continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for AS9100 certification and external audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up activities.
- Act as the quality lead for assigned product lines, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and other departments to ensure product quality standards are met.
- Develop and implement quality plans, inspection criteria, and risk mitigation strategies for assigned product lines.
- Monitor quality metrics for product lines, analyzing trends and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance product performance.
- Provide training and mentorship on quality standards and compliance requirements to team members across the organization.
- Support supplier quality initiatives, including supplier audits and evaluations, to ensure alignment with company standards.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of a streamlined Quality Management System (QMS) to enhance usability and accessibility across the organization.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 5-10 years of experience in quality engineering, including significant experience with AS9100 standards and auditing.
- Certified Internal or Lead Auditor for AS9100 (preferred).
- Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action processes, and statistical analysis.
- Experience with quality management systems in an aerospace or high-tech manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience in managing product line quality, including developing quality plans and metrics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Proficiency in using quality management software and tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ISO 9001 and additional industry certifications.
- Knowledge of advanced quality planning methodologies such as APQP or PPAP.
- Familiarity with digital quality systems and tools for automation and data management.
- Hands-on experience in supplier quality management and external audits.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $110,000 - $145,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 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.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include:
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
- Equity Grants in the Company
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Ursa Major Berthoud, Colorado, USA Office
Our one-of-a kind campus co-locates engineering, manufacturing, & testing operations, allowing for unmatched development time and the chance for employees, customers, and investors alike to experience rocket engine testing as a part of the normal work day.
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