Test Engineer

Ultra Electronics Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense solutions provider in Dartmouth, Canada is seeking a Test Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and implement cost-saving improvements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and significant testing experience. This role requires a strong background in continuous improvement and excellent communication skills. Competitive benefits are offered, creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Employee education assistance

Regular performance feedback

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience as a Test Engineer or similar role in an industrial environment.
• Ability to gain appropriate security clearance for Canadian Controlled Goods projects.
• Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new product designs and advise on their suitability for test.
• Support production in lead time improvements and test time reduction.
• Designing new test processes, procedures, and systems.

Skills

Test Engineering

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Continuous Improvement Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio)

LabVIEW

3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

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 the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our 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 revolutionizing 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!

The Test Engineer works with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance and Production Support to design, monitor and optimize the manufacturing processes for existing and new product lines. They provide tactical support in determining the operations required for verification and test of products as well as implementing cost- savings process improvements.

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 the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our 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 revolutionizing 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!

The Test Engineer works with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance and Production Support to design, monitor and optimize the manufacturing processes for existing and new product lines. They provide tactical support in determining the operations required for verification and test of products as well as implementing cost- savings 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new product designs and advise on their suitability for test

• Support production in lead time improvements and test time reduction using Continuous Improvement methodologies

• Designing new processes, procedures and test systems. Take a lead role in implementing including training of Shop Floor employees and Support Staff

• Apply working knowledge of product design to the testing process

• Development, design and implementation of Production Test Sets, Jigs, and Fixtures improving safety, product quality and testing efficiency.

• Develop standardized design criteria across product lines and participate in design reviews ensuring that Design for Testability Principles are applied.

• Responding to process failures including root cause analysis

• Developing, modifying and updating work instructions required to test product.

• Support product non-conformance investigation.

• Identify root cause of failures 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.

• Investigate new techniques and equipment to ensure that the Company’s testing 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 testing experience

• Experience working as a Test 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 standardization

• 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 test procedures and work instructions is preferred

• Familiarity with 3D CAD drawing packages (SolidWorks preferred)

• Competency in LabVIEW

• 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

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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

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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