Ultra Electronics Group · 13 hours ago
Development Engineer
Columbia City, IN, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expUltra Electronics Group is a leader in naval technology, dedicated to empowering the U.S. Navy and allied forces. The Development Engineer role focuses on designing, validating, and improving manufacturing processes and documentation to ensure efficient production operations.
AerospaceElectronicsManufacturingMarine TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create, review, and update detailed work instructions to support new product introductions, process changes, and continuous improvement initiatives
Translate engineering designs, specifications, and process requirements into clear, step-by-step instructions
Develop and maintain manufacturing flow charts, manufacturing BOM's, routings and MRP related activities
Define and implement manufacturing methods, tooling and equipment, and Lean Manufacturing
Production support for Engineering development, design for manufacturing, and transition to manufacturing
Assisting in bids, improving and developing new products
Employ strong analytical skills; especially driving to root cause when completing failure analysis, determining best practice methodologies for manufacturing, and determining key process failure modes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent studies and 4+ years of experience
Work instruction authoring and technical documentation
Process development and manufacturing support
Must have strong computer skills and be especially proficient in MS Office
Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens
Preferred
Strong skills in design analysis and design for manufacturing
Must be a team player with good communication skills
Proficient at dimensional and tolerance analysis from part level through system level
Must be willing to travel to various test sites and supplier locations
Experience with electronic components, printed circuit boards and circuit card assemblies
Significant experience and familiarity with manufacturing best practices (lean concepts, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, constraint analysis, etc.) and their application
Working knowledge and experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data-driven analytics
Benefits
Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!
Work/life balance that includes up to 3 weeks 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
$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)
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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Company
Ultra Electronics Group
Ultra Electronics
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-21Acquired
1996-10-04IPO
Leadership Team
DaVontte Archie
Talent Acquisition Partner / Technical Recruiter
Jeffrey Mitchell
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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