Supply Chain Value Engineer

Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world's most complex environments.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries-driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare-safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide.

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

Job Description

Who You Are

You're not just an engineer - you're a value creator. You are:

Hands-On - You believe value is unlocked at Gemba, not behind a desk

Technically Credible - Engineers, operators, and suppliers trust your judgment because you speak their language

Biased Towards Action - You act decisively, escalate early, and take ownership for progress rather than waiting for consensus or perfect information.

Value-Oriented - You see waste instinctively, understand cost drivers, and know how process choices become P&L impact

A Bridge Builder - You connect engineering intent with manufacturing reality and make both sides better

Mission-Driven - You care deeply about doing work that matters. You thrive in a high-integrity environment where what you do protects lives

What You'll Do

• Lead value-engineering initiatives with suppliers and engineering to remove cost, improve manufacturability, and right-size tolerances without sacrificing performance

• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and PDCA principles to optimize supplier processes, throughput, and material flow

• Drive robust problem solving using A3, DMAIC, value stream mapping, fishbone diagrams, 5-Whys, Pareto analysis, FMEA, and statistical tools

• Serve as the primary liaison between Ultra Maritime engineering and suppliers on questions of manufacturability, process capability, and specification influence

• Travel to supplier sites to observe processes first-hand, identify constraints, and drive sustainable improvement

• Manage and optimize supplier-side tooling, fixtures, and capital investments

• Assess and right-size supplier capacity across the value stream to meet current production demands and support future program growth

• Partner with Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure systemic improvement- without duplicating defect containment ownership

• Deliver measurable results in cost reduction, lead time compression, and supply chain reliability

Success in this role is measured through realized cost-out, improved manufacturability, reduced lead times, increased supplier throughput, and sustained delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field

• 7+ years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, operations, or continuous improvement

• Demonstrated success leading cost-out, value engineering, and supplier performance improvement initiatives

• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, GD&T, tolerancing, and production economics

• Practical experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, TOC, PDCA, and structured problem-solving methodologies

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred

• Willingness to travel regularly to supplier locations

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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 3 weeks 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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultra Maritime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair, respectful, and inclusive, and we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

As a U.S. defense contractor, Ultra Maritime maintains strict standards related to integrity, compliance, and security.

We operate a drug-free workplace and, where permitted by law, may conduct pre-employment background checks and substance-abuse screening based on role requirements.

Company: Ultra Maritime

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