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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.\nAs 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.\nWe 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.\nJoin us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!\nProvides tactical support in determining the operations required for fabrication and assembly of products as well as implementing cost- savings process improvements.Nationality Requirements\nCandidates 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.\nJob Description\nThe Manufacturing Engineer works with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance and Production Support to design, monitor and optimize the manufacturing processes for existing and new product lines.\nEvaluate new product designs and advise on their suitability for production \nSupport production in lead time improvements and scrap reduction using Continuous Improvement methodologies \nDesigning new processes, procedures and manufacturing systems. Take a lead role in implementing including training of Shop Floor employees and Support Staff \nWork cell and production line balancing, line layout design, time and motion studies \nApply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process \nDevelopment, design and implementation of Production Jigs and Fixtures improving safety, product quality and manufacturing efficiency. \nEstimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs. \nDevelop standardized design criteria across product lines and participate in design reviews ensuring that Design for Manufacturing Principles are applied. \nLead the transition from Engineering Design to Manufacturing. This includes the optimal development of routings and structures for use by Procurement and Production while ensuring that Quality Standards and configuration traceability requirements are met. \nDesigning and implementing new production line and facility layouts \nResponding to process failures including root cause analysis \nDeveloping, modifying and updating work instructions required to build product. \nEnsure that product quality and margin is improved through the reduction in scrap & rework. Implement process improvements by identifying and eliminating non-value added activities. \nSupport product non-conformance investigation. \nIdentify root cause of rejects and make recommendation for corrective actions. \nTo carry out periodical process review and to identify the root cause of any deficiencies found and ensuring corrective action takes place to eliminate the source of any deficiency. \nWork with Procurement and Production Support to improve the material flow and reduce inventory. \nIdentify potential product improvement opportunities by liaising with the manufacturing cells, engineering and other departments \nInvestigate new techniques and equipment to ensure that the Company’s manufacturing philosophy incorporates relevant current best practice \nAct as a change agent within production to educate and influence team members on process implementation and improvements\nRequired Skills:\nDegree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline with significant manufacturing experience \nExperience working as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role in an industrial environment \nThe 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 \nDesired Skills:\nContinuous improvement techniques such as LEAN, Six-Sigma and TQM \nWork measurement and standardization \nExperience within aerospace and defence is a distinct advantage \nIn-depth understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Visio \nCompetency in ERP systems including development of routings and Bill of Material structures \nStrong technical writing ability. 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