Manufacturing Engineer Lead 3

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Date: Dec 16, 2025

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, US, 32925

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 1490

Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral 

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available 

Travel Requirements: 10% 

 

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

  

United Launch Alliance is seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our team as the Lead Manufacturing Engineer for the Launch Operations team at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.  In this position, you will guide the team in developing, implementing and executing ULA’s processes and procedures to support both current and future business needs. You will be responsible for leading the team to execute the following:

  • 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/Rocket Forge) launch site configuration requirements of airborne, ground support, facility and non-flight consumable materials. 
  • Technical Interface between Design engineering and Operational Systems Engineers (OSE), including reviewing and approving engineering change requests and drawing changes in Teamcenter.
  • Develop/maintain the Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM) in Teamcenter/ORBITS databases and written work instructions in Rocket Forge/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 impact the launch site.
  • Coordinates with design engineering, production operations and supply chain full implementation of manufacturing baseline, rework and emergent engineering tasks.
  • Reviews and approves technical documents including plans, procedures, and process specifications.
  • Coordinate changes with OSE, Material Resource Planner Controllers (MRP-C), Master Production Scheduler (MPS) and planning, establish implementation plans and verify engineering supports the required need.
  • Perform analyses, develop metrics and provide management status reports for assigned projects.
  • Evaluate employees’ tasks and responsibilities, identifying procedures or tools to improve productivity.
  • Create and update training material ensuring the team is compliant with current processes and procedures.
  • Investigate latest technology and develop continuous improvement concepts to resolve enterprise tool deficiencies and increase productivity.
  • Analyze schedules, and other data and provide management with vehicle processing status reports.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

 

Required Education

Bachelor

 

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
  • Work experience in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Operations.
  • NX, Creo, or other CAD model viewing experience.
  • Experience with PLM, ERP and MES applications.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, coordination and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work in a team or as an individual contributor.
  • Self-motivated to manage and close on assignments.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
  • Available to support launch processing and issues outside of business hours.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Aerospace and Defense Industry.
  • Experience working in a Model Based Enterprise (MBE) environment.
  • Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles.
  • Six Sigma Lean Greenbelt.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, such as multiple launch vehicle missions and continuous improvement projects
  • Ability to work across multiple ULA sites and organizations
  • Ability to make presentations to and work with internal and external customers

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 Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

 

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).

 

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.


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