Quality Analysis Specialist 3

Company: United Launch Alliance
Location: Decatur
Posted on: February 11, 2019

Job Description:

United Launch Alliance is hiring in Decatur, AL!

The Quality Analysis Specialist will serve as the data center point of contact for all production operations. The Quality Analysis Specialist is responsible for maintaining an open line of communication with various stakeholders to include any delegated interface responsibilities, both internal and external to ULA. The Quality Analysis Specialist position will perform various tasks including, but not limited to: Configuration Management Reconciliation, command media/procedure maintenance, data input, database research and Vehicle Product Acceptance Reviews (VPAR's). The position will be required to interface/coordinate with various entities to status and resolve any customer issues. This position will support the Material Review Board (MRB) and Suspect Product Evaluation (SPE) process performing research and documentation.

ULA Job Description:
Follows program quality plans and adheres to procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses. Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards. Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems. Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. Recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.

ULA offers:
Flexible Work Schedule: ULA operates to a standard work schedule of 9/80 with the alternate Fridays off.
Employee Incentive Plan: ULA rewards employees for their contributions toward achieving ULA s annual goals.
Tuition Assistance: ULA offers financial assistance to employees seeking college and university degrees and job-related professional certifications.
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Accident & Disability plans that start Day 1.
Generous paid Vacation and Holiday schedule, and matching 401K Savings plan.

External Additional Requirements

* Bachelor's degree or four years of related experience in lieu of degree

* 4-8 years of related work experience

* Basic understanding of AS9100C and Quality Management Systems

* Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint

* Demonstrated organizational and critical thinking skills

* Research, analyze and extract data

* Must be willing and available for some travel

External Preferred Qualifications

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Display working knowledge of electronic work planning systems, nonconformance systems and Team Center

* Material Review Board experience

* SAP experience

* Configuration experience

* Product Acceptance experience

Functional Job Description
Safety to Self and Others: Must be able to perform all assigned tasks in a safe manner. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to repetitive motion injuries due to keyboarding or to cuts and bruises due to typical office accidents.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use computer and office equipment and to use hands to type, manipulate, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing and use interpersonal skills. The employee is regularly required to prioritize, multitask, analyze, interpret, coordinate, compile, evaluate, synthesize, compute, problem solve, concentrate, and think critically. The employee is occasionally required to copy, instruct, and negotiate.

Judgment and Decision-Making: Work is regularly assigned by self, supervisor, and departmental staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to exercise prudent judgment, decision making, and analytical skills to determine manner and operational steps necessary to properly handle inquiries and perform daily tasks within professional standards. Decision making is guided by ULA policies and procedures.

All tasks described in the job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of fundamental job duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 120.15 (e.g., U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. Also 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, 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 ).

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