Supply Chain Value Engineer

Ultra Electronics Group•Columbia City, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology. 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 Your Mission: Unleash the Supply Chain Our Warfighters Deserve At Ultra Maritime, your job is national defense. Every process you improve, every design you optimize, and every bottleneck you remove plays a direct role in helping our Navy detect, track, and neutralize undersea threats. You won’t just be visiting suppliers – you’ll be unlocking the manufacturing capability that makes our most advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems possible. This is your opportunity to put your passion for manufacturing excellence to work – helping us efficiently deliver the most critical undersea defense systems in the world. 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

Requirements

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
Willingness to travel regularly to supplier locations

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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