Manufacturing Engineer

Ultra Maritime; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Maritime in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, optimize and support production processes for current and new product lines. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, QA and Production to ensure efficient, safe manufacturing with continuous improvement at the core.

Responsibilities include process design, line balancing, jig/fixture development and corrective action on defects, all while enabling cost reductions and on-time delivery in a defence-related

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to obtain the relevant Canadian government security clearance for Canadian Controlled Goods projects.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new product designs for production suitability.
• Support lead time improvements and scrap reduction using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Designing new processes, procedures and manufacturing systems and lead training of shop floor staff.
• Work cell and production line balancing, line layout design, time and motion studies.
• Develop production jigs and fixtures to improve safety, quality and efficiency.
• Identify root causes of rejects and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Security clearance eligibility

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting‑edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi‑mission solutions that protect and empower naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our ‘five‑eyes’ Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub‑surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionising the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game‑changing technologies, including state‑of‑the‑art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Provides tactical support in determining the operations required for fabrication and assembly of products as well as implementing cost‑saving process improvements.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer works with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance and Production Support to design, monitor and optimise the manufacturing processes for existing and new product lines.

• Evaluate new product designs and advise on their suitability for production
• Support production in lead time improvements and scrap reduction using Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Designing new processes, procedures and manufacturing systems. Take a lead role in implementing including training of Shop Floor employees and Support Staff
• Work cell and production line balancing, line layout design, time and motion studies
• Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process
• Development, design and implementation of Production Jigs and Fixtures improving safety, product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs.
• Develop standardised design criteria across product lines and participate in design reviews ensuring that Design for Manufacturing Principles are applied.
• Lead the transition from Engineering Design to Manufacturing. This includes the optimal development of routings and structures for use by Procurement and Production while ensuring that Quality Standards and configuration traceability requirements are met.
• Designing and implementing new production line and facility layouts
• Responding to process failures including root cause analysis
• Developing, modifying and updating work instructions required to build product.
• Ensure that product quality and margin is improved through the reduction in scrap & rework. Implement process improvements by identifying and eliminating non‑value added activities.
• Support product non‑conformance investigation.
• Identify root cause of rejects and make recommendation for corrective actions.
• To carry out periodical process review and to identify the root cause of any deficiencies found and ensuring corrective action takes place to eliminate the source of any deficiency.
• Work with Procurement and Production Support to improve the material flow and reduce inventory.
• Identify potential product improvement opportunities by liaising with the manufacturing cells, engineering and other departments
• Investigate new techniques and equipment to ensure that the Company’s manufacturing philosophy incorporates relevant current best practice
• Act as a change agent within production to educate and influence team members on process implementation and improvements

Required Skills

• Degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline with significant manufacturing experience
• Experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role in an industrial environment
• The successful person must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects

Desired Skills

• Continuous improvement techniques such as LEAN, Six‑Sigma and TQM
• Work measurement and standardisation
• Experience within aerospace and defence is a distinct advantage
• In‑depth understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Visio
• Competency in ERP systems including development of routings and Bill of Material structures
• Strong technical writing ability. Previous experience writing work instructions is preferred
• Familiarity with 3D CAD drawing packages (SolidWorks preferred)
• Competency in 2D CAD design (AutoCAD or MicroStation preferred)
• Strong data analysis abilities, including Statistical Process Control
• Understanding of Engineering Change Control processes
• Interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and other documentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to learn quickly, be agile, and innovate to solve complex problems

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 0+ years of related experience. Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.

We encourage regular manager‑employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail].

Company: Ultra Maritime