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!

Flexible Working

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, 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 it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Rugeley embraces flexibility by offering adaptable start and finish times, empowering you to find the perfect balance between your professional and personal commitments. Bid farewell to rigid schedules and embrace the freedom to design your workday around your unique needs. We empower our people to work independently, tying into our values of 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. 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

An opportunity has arisen for a Test Engineer - Assistant Team Leader to join Ultra Maritime SMaP (UK) based in Rugeley, Staffordshire in our Test Department. 

Reporting to the Test Team Leader, the successful candidate will be self motivated and flexible to carry out functional and system testing on MOD and commercial equipment. The candidate will work closely with other project and team members undertaking systems testing and engineering related tasks in support of projects, developing solutions to successfully meet project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure health and safety legislation and policies are adhered to, to ensure a safe and legally compliant working environment.

• To test electrical and electronic assemblies and equipment using standard safe operating procedures to MOD and commercial standards.

• Issuing and/or receiving safety documents such as permits-to-work.

• Ensure HV Switching safety standards and requirements are adhered to.

• Liaise with the Engineering department to influence design for Test parameters.

• Plan and schedule resource to optimise throughput.

• Monitor actual cost and schedule performances versus targets.

• Ensure productivity targets are met, while maintaining quality standards throughout all Test/Sensor department activities.

• Attend and lead regular project-specific meetings to ensure that stakeholders are kept informed of relevant issues and progress.

• Produce Test/Sensor department ‘cost to complete’ KPI’s and monitor progress.

• Demonstrate and adhere to the Ultra Maritime Integrity, Transparency & Alignment.

• Carry out any other duties as reasonably required by Management.

Qualifications/Skills required:

• Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements and legislation.

• Experience in a comparable role within a similar industry.

• A proven ability to correctly interpret manufacturing information and carry out related self- inspection tasks.

• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation.

• The ability to work on own initiative.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to work to deadlines.

• Knowledge of internal and ISO9001; 2015 Quality Management Systems.

• Knowledge of ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management.

• Knowledge of 5S continuous improvement and 7W waste elimination processes.

• Awareness of ESD.

• PC literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Qualifications:

• GCSE Grade C/4 Math’s & English or equivalent.

• HNC in Electrical and Electronic Technology or equivalent.

• IPC 620 qualification or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Apprentice trained.

• Supervisory or Team Leader qualification (ILM/CMI/NVQ or equivalent).

• Knowledge of ERP systems (such as IFS).

• IPC 610 qualification or equivalent.

Any additional requirements/particular aptitude/skill required:

• Driving license required.

• Travel to alternative locations in the UK and abroad to undertake occasional off-site activities is required.

• Working overtime and unsociable hours as and when required.

Important Note: The successful candidate must be able to obtain relevant security vetting clearance required for the role.

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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 that’s 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.