Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
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Job Description
Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the Worlds 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!
Flexible Working
At Ultra Maritime we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. Thats why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model working remotely or the structure of being on-site we will support you as best as we can.
Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs whether its part-time compressed hours or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.
Loudwater Greenford and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern offering extended weekends every other week granting you more time to pursue your passions. And thats not all we provide flexible start and finish times as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise our business is our people.
Job Description
Work collaboratively with Engineering Production and other Project Team members to review new product designs advise on Design for Manufacture principles & support Production to meet their daily targets.
Ensure the designs released to production are standardised manufacturable and testable. This will involve attending Project Meetings Design Reviews and DFM Reviews.
Support prototype builds to highlight and resolve problems prior to full scale production.
Submit Manufacturing plans detailing layouts process maps cycle times resourcing levels tooling capital equipment facility upgrades and workstation setup.
Lead the New Product Introduction Phase of the Design Process ensuring that product quality project timescales cost targets configuration and traceability requirements are met. This will also include training of Operations staff.
Design and implement new production lines and facility layouts. This will include 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 by conducting 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. Follow up by monitoring production times to ensure published Product Costs are being achieved. Also investigate any anomalies that are highlighted.
Developing and maintain work instructions to ensure consistent standards are followed.
Actively target scrap rework and non-value-added activities. Achieving this by working with cross function teams utilising Continuous Improvement methodologies
Work with Procurement and Production Support to improve material flow and reduce inventory.
Investigate new techniques and equipment to ensure the Companys manufacturing philosophy incorporates current best practice.
Support production to assist achieving on-time delivery of customer orders. This will include attending production daily meetings assisting on resolving any issues that may arise and minimising disruption to production.
Follow Health and Safety procedures and address any Risks in order to maintain a safe working environment.
Skills Qualification and Experience
Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering discipline with significant manufacturing experience
Continuous improvement techniques such as LEAN Six-Sigma and TQM
Work measurement and standardization
Competency in ERP systems including development of routings and Bill of Material structures
Familiarity with 3D CAD drawing packages and competency in 2D CAD design.
Strong data analysis abilities.
Understanding of Engineering Change Control processes
Interpreting engineering drawings schematics and other documentation
Experience managing small teams (desirable)
Typically a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and related experience.
Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
Benefits on offer:
- Optional 9 day fortnight
- TOIL
- Flexible working hours
- 1pm finish on a Friday
- Annual bonus
- Hybrid working for certain job roles.
- Casual dress
- 25 days holiday
- Christmas shut down.
- Option to buy or sell holiday.
- Option to purchase private health care dental critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
- Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
- 4 x annual salary life cover
- Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).
Relocation Support
Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so thats why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.
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.
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.
Company: Ultra Maritime
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
