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Apply for the Manufacturing Engineer role at Ultra Maritime

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!

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That’s why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible, whether you prefer a hybrid model, remote work, or on‑site. You can shape your work hours, choose part‑time or compressed schedules, and enjoy 9‑day fortnight working patterns in selected locations. We also offer flexible start and finish times and up to 1 day of Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) per month.

• Ensure designs released to production are standardised, manufacturable and testable, attending Project Meetings, Design Reviews and DFM Reviews.
• Support prototype builds to highlight and resolve problems before full‑scale production.
• Submit manufacturing plans, detailing layouts, process maps, cycle times, resourcing levels, tooling, capital equipment, facility upgrades and workstation set‑up.
• Support the New Product Introduction phase, ensuring product quality, project timescales, cost targets, configuration and traceability requirements are met, including training of operations staff.
• Help design and implement new production lines and facility layouts, including submissions for capital expenditure.
• Develop, design and implement production jigs, fixtures and tooling to improve materials handling, standardisation and manufacturing efficiency.
• Calculate work cell and production line balancing through Time & Motion studies and Value Stream Mapping.
• Create routings on the company ERP system, detailing process steps and standard times.
• Conduct root cause analysis of non‑conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Manage equipment maintenance scheduling to minimise production stoppages.
• Estimate costs, production times and staffing requirements for new designs; monitor production times to ensure published product costs are achieved. Investigate any anomalies.
• Develop and maintain work instructions to ensure consistent standards.
• Actively target scrap, rework and non‑value‑added activities, working with cross‑function teams and utilising continuous improvement methodologies.
• Work with procurement and production support to improve material flow and reduce inventory.
• Investigate new techniques and equipment to incorporate current best practice into the company’s manufacturing philosophy.
• Support production to achieve on‑time delivery of customer orders, attending daily meetings and resolving issues to minimise disruption.
• Follow health and safety procedures, addressing any risks to maintain a safe working environment.

Typical requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field and some related experience. Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

• Optional 9‑day fortnight
• TOIL
• Flexible working hours
• 1 pm finish on Fridays
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working for certain roles
• Casual dress code
• 25 days holiday
• Christmas shut‑down
• Option to buy or sell holiday
• Private health, dental, critical illness coverage via salary sacrifice
• Reward hub – discounts at over 200 online stores
• Annual salary life cover (4×)
• Pension starting at 5% employer / 4% employee; employee contribution can be adjusted 4‑70% (subject to not dropping below minimum wage).

We offer financial support to candidates considering relocation, assessed case‑by‑case and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Candidates must be eligible for the security clearance required for the role due to the nature of the programmes we deliver.

Ultra Maritime is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status, and welcome applications from all candidates.

Company: Ultra Maritime