Mechanical Engineer

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Location : Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

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 revolutionising 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! The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs. The Ultra Mechanical Engineering function is responsible for the design, development, test, and documentation of mechanical assemblies for products, which includes new development, change orders, process improvements, and documentation. It supports designs throughout the concept, development and production stages of the system life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs, ensuring compliance against requirements in all operating environments through analysis and testing.
• Create, review and approve CAD models, assemblies and their associated drawings and BOMs to applicable standards.
• Create, review and approve documentation required to satisfy the project plan.
• Develop and perform design verification tests involving the measurement of key performance parameters to satisfy product qualification.
• Develop technical performance specifications and corresponding acceptance testing criteria for sub‑contracted work.
• Work with the project team to successfully deliver solutions that meet the customer’s needs, requirements to cost, quality and schedule.
• Work with the manufacturing and production departments to transition designs to production.
• Support cost estimation activities.
• Ensure mechanical engineering activities are performed in accordance with company process.
• Occasional travel within Canada, US or overseas may be required.

Role Requirements

Qualifications / Skills

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, 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) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation statement : If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com.

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