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 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!

Ultra Maritime is looking for an experienced Materials Engineer with knowledge in chemicals, resins, paints, papers, composites.  In addition, knowledge of potting processes in underwater acoustic transducers is a plus.

Learn and support a crucial role in qualifying new materials and suppliers, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing, Quality and the customers by providing technical verification processes for new materials or current materials.

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.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Material Qualification: lead the process in qualifying new materials for cost reduction or obsolescence based on technical requirements and data analysis.
• Material Properties Analysis: Understand and analyze material properties and their impact on product performance.
• Test Plan Development and Evaluation: Define and develop test plans to validate materials.  Coordinate testing on or off-site. Evaluate test results and make decisions on approval of material.
• Standardization: Drive standardization of materials across multiple item and programs to improve quality.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure materials comply with regulatory and internal Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Presentations: Present data results to the required stakeholders and provide input to internal and external presentations
• Basis of Effort: Provide proposal estimating for Mechanical Engineering efforts 
• Collaboration: Provide strong collaboration with the Sales and Manufacturing teams to align priorities  

Other duties may include mechanical engineering tasking and/or manufacturing engineer tasking based on the candidate’s background. Understand the obligations and liabilities related to the contractual agreements made by the company.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with five (5) years of materials industry experience.
• Good knowledge of chemicals, resins, paints, papers, composites and it’s properties and performance.
• Experience in developing and executing test plans.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to interpret 3D Models, schematics and Drawings
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences at the operations site level.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals and technical procedures.
• Ability to write reports, general business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.  Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of underwater acoustic transducers is a plus
• Sheet Metal/Machine Parts (frames, enclosures, panels…etc.) models and drawings
• GD&T
• Cost Benefit Analysis

• Experience with test equipment design
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering and Project Management
• Proficiency with the following tools: CAD tools (SolidWorks strongly preferred)
• Product lifecycle management (Agile PLM preferred) 
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Project) 
• Basic level of proficiency with machine tools  
• Lean Six Sigma training a plus
• Strong team and individual-based problem-solving skills
• Project Engineering experience and/or training a definite plus

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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.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more! 

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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

Company: Ultra Maritime