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
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
No outside recruiters, please.
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What We Do
At Ursa Major, we are powering the future of aerospace. We see aerospace advancement as a technological imperative and we’re accelerating the industry as the leading source of world-class propulsion systems.
We meticulously design, craft, and test engines that are optimized to offer high performance, diverse capability, and unwavering reliability.
Why Work With Us
As much as we value talent, we know that it’s meaningless without the drive, humility, and hunger to work on a team. A team shares a common goal and obsesses about achieving it together. This requires leaving egos at the door and committing to do whatever’s required (within reason) to achieve mission success.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
