Test Engineer

Ultra Electronics Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of naval technology, where your engineering expertise will help shape the future of maritime defense. As a Test Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure product quality. Your role will involve evaluating designs, implementing improvements, and developing testing systems that drive operational excellence. This innovative firm values diversity and offers a competitive benefits package, fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. If you are passionate about making a difference in the defense sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Extended health and dental

Life insurance

RRSP

Deferred profit sharing

Optional critical illness insurance

Employee education assistance

Student bursaries

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with significant testing experience required.
• Experience in an industrial environment as a Test Engineer is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new product designs and advise on their test suitability.
• Support production improvements using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Design and implement Production Test Sets, improving safety and quality.

Skills

Test Engineering

Continuous Improvement Techniques

Technical Writing

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

LabVIEW

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

ERP Systems

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.

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:

1. Evaluate new product designs and advise on their suitability for test
2. Support production in lead time improvements and test time reduction using Continuous Improvement methodologies
3. Design new processes, procedures and test systems. Take a lead role in implementing including training of Shop Floor employees and Support Staff
4. Apply working knowledge of product design to the testing process
5. Development, design and implementation of Production Test Sets, Jigs, and Fixtures improving safety, product quality and testing efficiency.
6. Develop standardized design criteria across product lines and participate in design reviews ensuring that Design for Testability Principles are applied.
7. Respond to process failures including root cause analysis
8. Develop, modify and update work instructions required to test product.
9. Support product non-conformance investigation.
10. Identify root cause of failures and make recommendation for corrective actions.
11. Carry out periodical process review and identify the root cause of any deficiencies found and ensure corrective action takes place to eliminate the source of any deficiency.
12. Investigate new techniques and equipment to ensure that the Company’s testing philosophy incorporates relevant current best practice
13. Act as a change agent within production to educate and influence team members on process implementation and improvements

Required Skills:

1. Degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline with significant testing experience
2. Experience working as a Test Engineer or similar role in an industrial environment
3. 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:

1. Continuous improvement techniques such as LEAN, Six-Sigma and TQM
2. Work measurement and standardization
3. Experience within aerospace and defence is a distinct advantage
4. In-depth understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Visio
5. Competency in ERP systems including development of routings and Bill of Material structures
6. Strong technical writing ability. Previous experience writing test procedures and work instructions is preferred
7. Familiarity with 3D CAD drawing packages (SolidWorks preferred)
8. Competency in LabVIEW
9. Strong data analysis abilities, including Statistical Process Control
10. Understanding of Engineering Change Control processes
11. Interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and other documentation
12. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
13. Willing to learn quickly, be agile, and innovate to solve complex problems

#MAR

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