Manufacturing Engineer
Columbia, IN - USA
Job Summary
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 worlds most complex environments.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves we continue to push boundariesdriven by innovation accountability and a shared commitment to excellence.
Join us as we shape the future of naval warfaresafeguarding 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
Our mission is simple: build reliable mission-ready products that protect those who protect us. As a Manufacturing Engineer you play a direct role in national defense by turning engineering designs into repeatable high-quality production realities. This is a floor-driven ownership-heavy role for engineers who execute solve and improve.The Impact Youll Make
You will own manufacturing processes from concept through full-rate production ensuring our products are built safely efficiently and right the first time. Your work directly affects production throughput quality cost and delivery in a high-stakes defense environment.
Job Description
What Youll Do
- Design develop and sustain manufacturing processes that support safe repeatable and compliant production.
- Lead manufacturing execution for new product introductions (NPI) from prototype through production ramp.
- Translate engineering designs into clear effective work instructions routings and bills of material.
- Own process troubleshooting on the production flooridentify root causes implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency yield safety and cost reduction.
- Partner with Operations to establish labor standards line balancing and capacity inputs supporting SIOP and production planning.
- Specify justify and support tooling fixtures equipment and capital investments.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Design Engineering Quality and Supply Chain to resolve production constraints.
- Ensure manufacturing processes meet AS9100/ISO requirements customer specifications and internal quality standards.
- Support training audits and compliance activities in an ITAR-regulated environment.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Mechanical Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
- 3 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated high-reliability environment (defense aerospace medical automotive etc.).
- Proven ability to execute on the production floornot just from behind a desk.
- Strong process documentation skills and attention to detail.
- Experience driving root cause analysis corrective action and process improvement.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and holding accountability through execution.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision making.
- Ability to work onsite and support production operations.
- U.S. Person status with ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Defense or aerospace manufacturing experience.
- AS9100 or ISO 9001 familiarity.
- Lean manufacturing Kaizen or Six Sigma experience.
- Experience supporting high-mix low-to-medium volume production.
- Exposure to labor modeling capacity planning or industrial engineering methods.
- CAD experience for tooling or fixture design.
Why Join Us
- Directly support national defense and mission-critical programs.
- Own real manufacturing problems with visible impact.
- Work alongside operators engineers and leaders who value execution over bureaucracy.
- Competitive compensation strong benefits and long-term career growth.
Why Join Us
- Directly support national defense and mission-critical programs.
- Own real manufacturing problems with visible impact.
- Work alongside operators engineers and leaders who value execution over bureaucracy.
- Competitive compensation strong benefits and long-term career growth.
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What Ultra Maritime Offers You
At Ultra Maritime we invest in our employees and their well-being:
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
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Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process please email
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.
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