Mechanical Engineer II

Ultra

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • 4+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance
  • Proficiency with 3D modeling software such as Solidworks or Creo
  • Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques including injection molding and welding

Responsibilities

  • Support mechanical engineering work packages within budget and quality targets
  • Conduct prototype testing to assess mechanical system performance and reliability
  • Identify materials and processes to optimize product manufacturability
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation including prints and specifications
  • Evaluate design and manufacturing processes through thorough analysis and testing
  • Perform root cause analysis on returned products and develop corrective actions
  • Collaborate technically across engineering disciplines and business functions

Benefits

  • 140 hours of paid time off (PTO) in the first year
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
  • Wellness program with incentives
  • Comprehensive insurance benefits from the first month following hire
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Company-paid monthly contribution to student loan repayment program
  • Employee discounts and additional perks
Full Job Description

Nationality Requirements

Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Position Summary

Supports the timely delivery of mechanical engineering work packages within cost and quality requirements for assigned project(s). Conducts prototype testing to evaluate the performance, reliability, and safety of mechanical systems and collects and analyzes data for improvements. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function.

Job Description

Ultra Maritime is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer II that will have a primary focus of supporting sonobuoy production and design. This role will be responsible for ensuring product conformance to qualified designs as well as monitoring and improving product performance. The role will provide support to the design engineering and production operations teams through the following responsibilities:


Job Description

  • Identify appropriate materials and process to ensure the quality, performance, and manufacturability of products.
  • Create, interpret, review and maintain engineering documentation (Prints, Specifications, etc.)
  • Evaluate design and manufacturing processes through analysis and test
  • Perform root cause and corrective action analysis on returned hardware
  • Support supplier quality and manufacturing with DfM and troubleshooting
  • Foster technical collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines and across business functions
  • Write reports and present technical content at peer and design reviews

Additional Job Description:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering discipline
  • 4+ Years of relevant experience

Desired Skills:

  • Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques including injection moulding, die casting, machining, welding, etc.
  • Understanding of drafting principles and standards, including GD&T
  • Experience with manufacturing documentation including PFMEA and Work Instructions
  • Strong technical writing and communication to various stakeholders; ability to write engineering reports and deliverables
  • Proficiency with basic test and metrology equipment for engineering assessments
  • Experience in design, manufacture, and assembly of products
  • Proficiency in 3D modelling software (Solidworks, Inventor, Creo, etc.)
  • Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.  Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens.
  • Able and willing to travel for test, supplier meetings, and customer meetings (up to 10%)

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 3+ years of related experience or a recognized apprenticeship. May be required to maintain security clearance.

What Ultra Maritime Offers You

At Ultra Maritime, we invest in our employees and their well-being:

  • Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!

  • Work/life balance that includes up to 140 hours 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

 

Company-Paid Benefits:

  • $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)

 

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:

  • 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

  • Identity Theft

 

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

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