Ultra is currently going through an unprecedented period of growth and transformation and, as a result of that growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Production Engineer!

Production Engineers function as centers of expertise in manufacturing systems and best practices, including line setups, part and material flow, personnel and machinery optimization, ergonomics, failure mode
analysis, and continuous improvement.

Production Engineers work with the Production Team Leaders to support manufacturing by writing work instructions, implementing industry best practices (lean concepts, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, constraint analysis, etc.), conducting Job Safety and ergonomic analysis, and leading failure mode analysis activities. Additionally, Production Engineers are integral in developing line layouts and capacity analysis and are heavily involved with the development and implementation of improvements related to production flow, tooling, facilities, material and common design areas across products, and product performance. The Production Engineer is also the primary point of
contact for the Design Engineering group in the implementation of design for manufacturing programs.

Duties include:

• Develop and maintain manufacturing flow charts, work instructions, manufacturing BOM's, routings and MRP related activities


• Manufacturing methods, tooling and equipment, and Lean Manufacturing


• Manufacturing mainline floor support, including Failure Analysis from piece part through system analysis


• Production support for Engineering development and transition to manufacturing


• Assisting in bids, improving, and developing new products


• Employ strong analytical skills; especially driving to root cause when completing failure analysis, determining best practice methodologies for manufacturing, and determining key process failure modes

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent studies and 2+ years of experience (internships, co-ops count)


• Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens

Desired Skills:

• Willing to travel <10%


• Strong skills in design analysis and design for manufacturing


• Must be a team player with good communication skills


• Must have strong computer skills and be especially proficient in MS Office


• Proficient at dimensional and tolerance analysis from part level through system level


• Must be willing to travel to various test sites and supplier locations


• Ideal candidate will have solder experience and be capable of inspecting for proper solder per IPC standards.


• Ideal candidate will have experience with electronic components, printed circuit boards and circuit card assemblies

We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, health savings accounts, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with a Company match.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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