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This role drives continuous improvement through waste reduction, problem-solving, and Kaizen ... Foster a safety-first mindset by managing safety programs, conducting audits, and driving root ...

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... Ensure that all program deliverables are met prior to accepting the program from Corporate ... kaizen team, engineers, etc.) Resolve issues between the plant and outside functional groups.

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Program Quality Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$59K - $106K/yr

The Program Quality Engineer partners with program management, engineering, manufacturing, and ... Initiate and execute quality improvement activities, such as Kaizen and Six Sigma projects, to ...

Develop and manage a proactive maintenance program focused on planning, scheduling, and preventive ... Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and Kaizen * Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC ...

Program Quality Engineer

Huntsville, AL

$70K - $91K/yr

The Program Quality Engineer partners with program management, engineering, manufacturing, and ... Initiate and execute quality improvement activities, such as Kaizen and Six Sigma projects, to ...

Program Quality Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Initiate and execute quality improvement activities (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise product line performance. * Report quality issues, trends, and losses to Quality Management and program ...

Program Quality Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

The Program Quality Engineer partners with program management, engineering, manufacturing, and ... Initiate and execute quality improvement activities, such as Kaizen and Six Sigma projects, to ...

Program Quality Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Initiate and execute quality improvement activities (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise product line performance. * Report quality issues, trends, and losses to Quality Management and program ...

Program Quality Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Initiate and execute quality improvement activities (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise product line performance. * Report quality issues, trends, and losses to Quality Management and program ...

Program Quality Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Initiate and execute quality improvement activities (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise product line performance. * Report quality issues, trends, and losses to Quality Management and program ...

Program Quality Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Initiate and execute quality improvement activities (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise product line performance. * Report quality issues, trends, and losses to Quality Management and program ...

Program Quality Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Initiate and execute quality improvement activities (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise product line performance. * Report quality issues, trends, and losses to Quality Management and program ...

Program Quality Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Initiate and execute quality improvement activities (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise product line performance. * Report quality issues, trends, and losses to Quality Management and program ...

Program Quality Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Initiate and execute quality improvement activities (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise product line performance. * Report quality issues, trends, and losses to Quality Management and program ...

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Program Management Leader 5

Decatur, AL • On-site

United Launch Alliance
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


United Launch Alliance rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

 Requisition ID: 2118

Location: ULA - Decatur 

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
  • Directs and leads the daily production operations in the Decatur facility through continuous strategic and tactical coordination across operations and functional support organizations to achieve short and longer-term operational and business objectives.
  • Focuses team members toward a common goal to achieve desired program/project performance.
  • Formulates strategies and prioritizes and coordinates production workflows and capabilities to ensure the production plan is executed to meet and exceed Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.
  • Translates strategies into actionable objectives and business plans.
  • Drives operational efficiencies and improvement activities that add value to the manufacturing value stream and ensures effective returns on assets / investments.
  • Drives innovation and continuous improvements, using current and by developing manufacturing tools and processes; such as, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing.
  • Ensures companywide programs, policies, procedures and contractual requirements are implemented and optimized effectively within operations.
  • Leverages the ULA enterprise to achieve program goals and object, and develops the necessary collaborative relationships to execute the programs/projects.
  • Leads and develops, including mentoring and coaching.
  • Builds and develops a capable workforce of  high performing work teams, utilizing perfect product delivery concepts.
  • Exemplifies ULA's Core Values and personal commitment to ULA's success.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 8 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. 
  • Minimum 8 years of applicable experience, plus a minimum of 2 years managing people, project management and/or team lead experience 
  • Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to translate strategies into operational processes and outcomes.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively lead and develop teams in attainment of operational, business and talent development objectives.
  • Experience with Cost and Scheduling management.
  • Purposeful and strategic leader that can drive change and create a unity of purpose.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred experience in Lean manufacturing.
  • Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
  • Preferred experience with a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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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