Engineering Manager

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 revolutionizing 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! Ultra Maritime is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Engineering Manager to guide the development of advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) systems for the naval market. This is a strategic leadership role within major defence programs, offering the opportunity to lead large, interdisciplinary engineering teams and deliver complex, mission-critical systems.

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

The Engineering Manager:

• Provides Engineering (managerial) leadership for major and complex development projects.
• Is responsible for all project engineering work packages;
  managing work package leads and the engineering team to ensure successful delivery of engineering activities, whilst maintaining appropriate quality of engineering outputs.
• Manages the planning and execution of engineering activities, including the development of plans, procedures, work instructions and strategies for the mitigation of technical risk.
• Holds accountability for overall engineering team performance in meeting schedule performance and achieving engineering milestones for the assigned scope-of-work.
• Works with other engineering/support stakeholders and discipline specialists (where necessary) to review engineering risk, and to develop respective mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Understands and applies systems/support engineering methods and process, and understands the technology that is the basis for the sonar system.
• Works closely with the Program Manager, System Design Authority and Subsystem Engineering Leads to drive the resolution of technical, program and/or resource problems and conflicts.
• Drives engineering/support life-cycle reviews and supports the Program Manager with programmatic reviews.
• Supports the Engineering Function(s) in the development of the engineers assigned to the team.
• Develops a detailed technical understanding of the system and its components, products and technology.

Key Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing and leading engineering activities on the project throughout its entire lifecycle, with a team of over 50 interdisciplinary engineers and specialists as well as large subcontractor development teams.
• Providing clear leadership for the Engineering Team to ensure project success;
  being a role model of professional behaviour and fostering a delivery focussed and ‘no surprises’ culture within the team.
• Ensuring that the engineering activities are planned, and that required resource is identified and secured to meet delivery schedule. This includes producing and supporting maintenance of project schedules.
• Definition, then overall management of engineering work packages;
  monitoring performance on an ongoing basis to identify issues and opportunities early, and to take pre-emptive action where required.
• Pro-actively manage project technical risk, developing mitigation and/or recovery strategies which are technically and commercially acceptable.
• Seeking opportunities to improve project delivery performance (cost, schedule and quality).
• Escalation of technical issues where required, through the Project Engineering Manager and Program Manager.
• Reporting on engineering activities performance and issues to the Program Manager, Project Engineering Manager, Senior Leadership Team and Customer.
• Provide accurate, timely & effective progress reporting and support the Program Manager in preparation and delivery of formal reporting on a monthly basis.
• Ensuring the project is designed, developed and supported in accordance with the company processes and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: Product safety, design for manufacture, quality, development practices and guidelines.
• Ensuring that project technical requirements, design and acceptance are fully traceable, and that the required evidence is available to enable the preparation and approval of Safety Certificates, Declarations of Conformity and Certificates of Design.
• Management of the production of all technical documentation. This will include: o Compliance matrix o Definition of the project technical requirements. This includes customer, legislative and internal requirements. o Definition of the project integration, verification and validation strategy and requirement acceptance criteria. o Defining the best technical solution that is consistent with project cost and timescale constraints.
• Ensuring the product is designed for the complete life-cycle including the transition to support, supportability and disposal.
• To lead the presentation of the design/status at design reviews (internal and external).
• Having a solid understanding of the technical aspects of the project contract. This should include the: Scope of Work, deliverable, milestone and quality requirements.
• Supporting the Program Manager in the development of the project Organisation Breakdown Structure (OBS).
• Identifying and managing resource conflicts and constraints with support of Functional Leads.
• Acquisition, maintenance and allocation of all engineering assets including design tools, test equipment, trials hardware and facilities required to deliver the project.
• Support the establishment of a continuous improvement system and culture within the team, backed with the implementation of a lessons observed, lessons learned and best practices system.

Skills, Qualification and Experience

• 10yrs+ experience of leading large interdisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex systems.
• Experience in the defence domain and a working knowledge of sonar systems desirable.
• Experience across the whole project lifecycle.
• Autonomy in making day to day decisions regarding cost, schedule, efficiency, and quality of engineering project activities.
• Manage, motivate and support development of team members to ensure that they fulfil their roles and meet targets effectively and on a timely basis to agreed quality standards.
• The ability to influence others and direct them towards a goal without reliance on authority or position.
• Ability to disseminate a wide range of technical information from subject matter experts.
• Used to dealing with a wide range of stakeholders and senior management.
• Degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CEng) or equivalent.

Personal Attributes

• Good team player, with a proactive, collaborative approach and an ability to motivate others.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Good time management and ability to switch efficiently from one task to another.
• Stable performer under pressure.
• Total task accomplishment through concern for all areas involved.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Able to present complex information to senior managers and customers in a clear and concise fashion.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to express ideas, share technical information and communicate at all levels and across different cultures.
• Demonstrates strong initiative in attempts to influence events to achieve goals.

Travel

This role is predominantly based at the Dartmouth site, with occasional travel within Canada and Europe. Typically, Bachelor degree in a related field and 9+ years experience within a relevant complex engineering environment and 1 + years leadership experience. May 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. 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

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