What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Quality position at Ursa Major?
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.
The Ursa Major Director of Quality manages and crafts the vision for four major responsibilities : inspection, calibration, quality system management and quality engineering.
- Inspection plays a critical role in receiving inspection and in-process verification. We utilize world-class equipment and processes to inspect a wide variety of characteristics.
- Calibration supports the verification and validation of many complex products and processes.
- AS9100D is a holistic approach supported across the organization and built into the mindset of process and system definition. The Director of Quality is the AS9100D specified management representative and is responsible for sustaining and coordinating the framework.
- Quality engineering provides structured problem-solving, data analysis, improvement, and containment functions for the complex products produced internally and externally.
This role will work closely with supply chain, engineering teams, production, and business development. Driving a collaborative, flexible approach to quality while maintaining rigorous adherence to customer requirements and certification requirements will be critical. The Director of Quality also takes action to evolve quality practices to match the company vision and advises the senior leadership team as necessary.
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Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $130,000 - $190,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. 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.
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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.
Salary : $130,000 - $190,000
