The Senior Manager will drive continuous improvement initiatives, establish long-term test strategies, and ensure the organization is prepared to support future product technologies, and manufacturing growth.
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.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Organizational Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of test engineers, technicians, and support personnel.
Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, and development plans aligned with company objectives.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Manage staffing, succession planning, training, and resource allocation.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams.
Test Engineering Oversight
Direct all test engineering activities supporting manufacturing operations and new product introductions.
Ensure robust test methodologies, processes, and standards are implemented across all product lines.
Drive improvements in test coverage, reliability, throughput, yield, and operational efficiency.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to test failures and equipment performance.
Establish and maintain test engineering best practices, design standards, and documentation.
Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
Provide strategic and operational oversight for all automated test equipment.
Lead the design, development, validation, implementation, and optimization of ATE solutions.
Drive standardization of test platforms, hardware architectures, software frameworks, and data collection methodologies.
Oversee test equipment lifecycle management, including upgrades, obsolescence planning, and capital investment strategies.
Partner with product development teams to ensure testability is incorporated early in product design.
Equipment Service, Support & Calibration
Ensure effective service, maintenance, and technical support processes for all test systems.
Oversee preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.
Manage calibration programs and ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Monitor equipment performance and establish KPIs related to uptime, utilization, and operational effectiveness.
Develop contingency plans to minimize production disruptions resulting from equipment failures.
Strategic Planning & Future Technology Development
Develop and execute the long-term vision and roadmap for product testing technologies.
Evaluate emerging test technologies, automation solutions, Industry 4.0 initiatives, artificial intelligence, machine learning applications, and advanced analytics.
Lead technology assessments and business cases for future test infrastructure investments.
Drive digital transformation through enhanced data collection, traceability, analytics, and predictive maintenance capabilities.
Support the company's product roadmap by ensuring test capabilities evolve to meet future requirements.
Project & Financial Management
Develop departmental budgets and manage capital expenditure plans.
Lead test equipment development projects from concept through deployment.
Balance technical, operational, quality, and financial objectives when making business decisions.
Manage relationships with external suppliers, equipment vendors, and service providers.
Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and meet performance objectives.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Master's degree preferred.
Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in test engineering within a manufacturing environment.
5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
Proven experience with automated test equipment design, implementation, and support.
Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing and new product introduction initiatives.
Demonstrated success leading complex engineering projects and cross-functional teams.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of automated test systems, instrumentation, controls, and data acquisition systems.
Experience with LabView for test development and automation platforms.
Understanding of calibration systems, metrology, and quality system requirements.
Knowledge of Design for Test (DFT), statistical process control, and manufacturing quality methodologies.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
Experience with manufacturing data analytics and Industry 4.0 technologies is preferred.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Organizational Leadership
Talent Development
Change Management
Business Acumen
Customer Focus
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Results Orientation
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Manufacturing yield performance
Test equipment uptime and reliability
Calibration compliance rate
Test coverage effectiveness
Cost of test reduction
New product introduction readiness
Capital project execution
Engineering team engagement and development
Test cycle time improvement
Defect detection and containment effectiveness
Lean Six Sigma certification considered an asset.
Will be required to maintain security clearance
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.
What’s in it for you?
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
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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.
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 careers@ultra-us-gbs.com
Company: Ultra Maritime
