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 transparent 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,

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