Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Ultra Electronics Group; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climate controlled environment

PTO 140 hours first year

8 paid holidays

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Ultra Maritime is seeking a skilled operations leader to guide fabrication and assembly processes for complex naval products. You will drive efficiency, supervise a team, and implement cost-saving improvements across operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience, with Lean Six Sigma certification preferred. Expect a climate-controlled environment and strong work-life balance, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in a related field and 5+ years of related experience.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads team in determining operations for fabrication and assembly of products.
• Implements cost-saving process improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor Degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology. Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence. Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide.

Nationality Requirements Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Position Summary

Leads team in determining the operations required for fabrication and assembly of products as well as implementing cost- savings process improvements.

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and resolves issues, estimating time requirements for operations, and preparing operation sheets.
• Recommends and implements improvements and/or modifications in the sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters in order to increase efficiency and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 5+ years of related experience.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

What Ultra Maritime Offers You

• Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!
• Work/life balance that includes up to 140 hours PTO for first year
• 8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Wellness Program and incentives
• Company HSA contributions
• Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire
• Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually
• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks

Company-Paid Benefits

• $75 monthly student loan repayment program
• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits

• Medical and Prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Ultra Maritime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair, respectful, and inclusive, and we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a U.S. defense contractor, Ultra Maritime maintains strict standards related to integrity, compliance, and security. We operate a drug-free workplace and, where permitted by law, may conduct pre-employment background checks and substance-abuse screening based on role requirements.

Company: Ultra Maritime #MAR Ultra specialises in providing application-engineered bespoke solutions. We focus on our customers’ mission critical and intelligent systems in the defence, security, critical detection, & control markets. Our capabilities and technologies can be found on many of the world’s long-term military programmes. We employ over 4,500 employees across the globe and are listed on the London Stock Exchange.