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Manufacturing Readiness Lead

Ultra

·

Jun 22, 2026

Location
Greenford (GBR), United Kingdom
Workplace
Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
Type
Full-time
Department
Manufacturing
Seniority
Lead
Education
Bachelor
Source
Workday

Description

Powering Decision

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find your place in the future of defense.

Job Description

Work collaboratively with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain and other Project Team members across both the US & UK, to review product & project requirements, existing build process, BoMs & facility layout before defining cost, resource and timelines to replicate how this will be replicated at a new facility.
  • Design the UK manufacturing process to reproduce the US build at the required volumes; including layout, tooling, capital equipment and workstation setup

  • Accurately understand the existing build process from drawings, documentation and BoMs and develop plans to replicate it in the UK to local health, safety and environmental law while preserving equivalence to the US qualified process

  • Analyse current cycle times and generate capacity models, including resource planning and cost estimation

  • Support the production planning study, contributing to production requirements, inform make/buy process and understand work required to validate the process.

  • Work with ITAR Controlled Technical data in accordance with defined procedures

  • Establish quality equivalents between the US and UK lines and support qualification and certification of UK production including lot acceptance testing infrastructure

  • Work closely with Ultra Maritime Engineering and Production counterparts at the US Source site, including periods of travel and cross time zone working,

Location and travel based at Greenford with at least three trips to the US site during the transfer

Eligible for and willing to obtain UKSC clearance, and screenable for ITAR controlled access

Desirable: Experience of manufacturing in a regulated defence environment, ideally involving dangerous goods, energetics, batteries or similar controlled products

Desirable:- Working knowledge of ITAR and US export controls as they affect technical data and the transfer of manufacturing capability

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field
 

Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the requirements of the role.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Ultra I&C, employees receive a comprehensive range of employment benefits. We offer competitive salaries that are commensurate with experience and market rates. We also offer:

  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Paid Time off and Holidays
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Hybrid, Onsite, and Remote Working Opportunities
  • Retirement Plans and Company Matching Contributions

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

At Ultra I&C, we are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviors, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application, please email us at [email protected].

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected].

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