Product Engineer

About the role

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

About the role

EBAD is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (ME) with project management experience working in a manufacturing environment. The ME position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Lead.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) is the technical lead of the manufacturing processes of internal and external projects and is responsible for the implementation and execution of successful production activities.

Primary duties include

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (including manufacturing instructions, routings, process specifications and tooling)
• Solving manufacturing problems, investigating process failures and implementing corrective actions
• Providing continuity during transitions from proposals to production by acting as the main technical liaison between the customer and EBAD.
• Coordination with other departments to ensure the production viability of new designs, creation of the required documentation, and internal and customer approval of documentation.
• Interface with production personnel including operators, quality inspectors, and shop floor supervisors
• Generate content for Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process 3P (Production Preparation Process), TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and PHA (Process Hazard Assessment)
• Implementation of lean manufacturing methodologies including standard work, point of use tooling, material presentation and process improvements
• Lead and Support Kaizen activities to support the Kaizen teams
• Develop manufacturing cell layouts including tooling, machinery and equipment as needed.
• Create standard work and contribute to manufacturing planning
• Identify, lead, and implement Capital Expenditure (CAPEX/CAR) initiatives as related to manufacturing equipment, machinery and automated inspection equipment
• Lead and support repeat/high volume projects by managing the customer technical documentation, manufacturing documentation and test documentation.
• Be a technical liaison for manufacturing process creation, validation and implementation
• Tracking status and ensuring completion of operations milestones and tasks for production programs

Requirements

The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical engineering, industrial engineer, or manufacturing engineering or related manufacturing experience in multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies.

Additionally, it is desired that the candidate has experience in the following areas:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing
• Project management skills with the ability to document, plan, and execute projects related to manufacturing equipment and process improvement
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems using formal problem-solving tools.
• Demonstrated ability of implementing of Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Familiarity with the Aerospace & Defense industry, AS9100, ISO9001 or other heavily regulated industry
• CAD, 3-D modeling, assembly creation, drawings and GD&T in SolidWorks
• Design for Manufacturing methods and techniques
• MS Office proficiency - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio
• Enterprise/Manufacturing Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) systems.
• This position requires good shop floor presence, and motivation to become a process subject matter expert.
• The manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for investigations and daily floor support.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated yearly wage range for this position is $95,000 - $140,000. The salary range represents the range EBAD has established in good faith for this position and may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

EBAD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid time off and holidays; life and disability insurance; employee assistance and wellness resources; and incentive compensation eligibility, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, work location, employment status, and applicable plan provisions.