The Ultra manufacturing function is responsible for the manufacture, integration and test of a wide range of products and systems providing innovative capabilities for our customers.
The 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.
Evaluate new product designs and advise on their suitability for production
Support Production in lead time improvements and scrap reduction using Continuous Improvement methodologies
Designing new processes, procedures and manufacturing systems. Take a lead role in implementing including training of Shop Floor employees and Support Staff
Work cell and production line balancing, line layout design, time and motion studies
Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process
Development, design and implementation of Production Jigs and Fixtures improving safety, product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs.
Develop standardized design criteria across product lines and participate in design reviews ensuring that Design for Manufacturing Principles are applied.
Lead 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.
Designing and implementing new production line and facility layouts
Responding to process failures including root cause analysis
Developing, modifying and updating work instructions required to build product.
Ensure that product quality and margin is improved through the reduction in scrap & rework. Implement process improvements by identifying and eliminating non-value added activities.
Support product non-conformance investigation.
Identify root cause of rejects and make recommendation for corrective actions.
To 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.
Work with Procurement and Production Support to improve the material flow and reduce inventory.
Identify potential product improvement opportunities by liaising with the manufacturing cells, engineering and other departments
Investigate new techniques and equipment to ensure that the Company’s manufacturing philosophy incorporates relevant current best practice
Act as a change agent within production to educate and influence team members on process implementation and improvements
Required Skills:
Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline with significant manufacturing experience
5+ years working as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role in an industrial environment
The 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
Desired Skills:
Continuous improvement techniques such as LEAN, Six-Sigma and TQM
Work measurement and standardization
Experience within aerospace and defence is a distinct advantage
In-depth understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Visio
Competency in ERP systems including development of routings and Bill of Material structures
Familiarity with 3D CAD drawing packages (SolidWorks preferred)
Competency in 2D CAD design (AutoCAD or MicroStation preferred)
Strong data analysis abilities, including Statistical Process Control
Understanding of Engineering Change Control processes
Interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and other documentation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Willing to learn quickly, be agile, and innovate to solve complex problems
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. A review of this classification has excluded the marginal functions of the classification that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform this job proficiently. The requirements in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Ultra specialises in providing application-engineered bespoke solutions. We focus on our customers’ mission critical and intelligent systems in the defence, security, critical detection & control markets. Our capabilities and technologies can be found on many of the world’s long-term military programmes. We employ over 4,500 employees across the globe and are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Ultra operates mainly as a Tier 3 (sub-system) and occasionally a Tier 2 systems provider, in the Maritime, C3 (Communications, Command and Control) and Cyber, military and commercial aerospace, nuclear and industrial sensors markets. We use both research and development, to provide innovative, mission specific bespoke technological solutions to our customer’s most complex problems. Learn more by visiting our website:
https://www.ultra.group/
We offer a competitive salary, benefits package including 100% employer paid dental and health care premiums, life insurance, 5% matched RRSP, Bonus Plan, vacation trading, an EFAP, and flexible working hours.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.
Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. A review of this classification has excluded the marginal functions of the classification that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform this job proficiently. The requirements in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.
We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP)
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.
