EnsignBickford Aerospace & Defense Co

Product Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
  • 2+ years experience as an Engineer in fast-paced production
  • Proficient in CAD, 3-D modeling, and GD&T
  • Experience in tooling and fixtures design
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of aerospace products and mechanisms
  • Familiar with ERP/MRP systems and MS Project

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation
  • Act as the main technical liaison during production transitions
  • Solve manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions
  • Coordinate with departments for production viability
  • Interface with production personnel including operators
  • Implement Lean methodologies for process improvements
  • Develop automated test fixtures and assembly tools

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Employee training and development opportunities
  • Work-life balance initiatives
Full Job Description

Job Description

EBAD is seeking aProduct Engineerwith experience working in a manufacturing environment. The Product Engineer will be responsible for evaluating designs for manufacturability and leading development of new products into production. Candidate will have key areas of expertise in analyzing user requirements, mechanical design, tool design, and manufacturing cell layout.

Responsibilities:

This position supports and reports directly to the Product Engineering Lead.The Product Engineer (PE) is the technical lead on internal and external projects and is responsible for all technical and schedule aspects of the project/product throughout the production life cycle. Primary duties include:

  • Development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation (including manufacturing instructions, routings, process specifications and tooling) as well as product testing requirements and methods.

  • Providing continuity during transitions from proposals to production by acting as the main technical liaison between the customer and EBAD.

  • Solving manufacturing problems, investigating process failures and implementing corrective actions

  • 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.

  • Implementation of Lean methodologies including standard work, point of use tooling, material presentation and process improvements.

  • Development of automated test fixtures and assembly tools

  • Development of layouts of manufacturing cell design including tooling, machinery and equipment.

  • Creation of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

  • Technical compliance and risk assessment

  • Creating standard work and contributing to manufacturing cell planning

  • 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 or manufacturing engineering and manufacturing or related engineering experience in multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies. Additionally, it is desired that the candidate has experience in the following areas:

  • 2+ years of experience as an Engineer in a fast-paced production environment

  • CAD, 3-D modeling, assembly creation, drawings and GD&T.

  • Design of tooling and fixtures

  • Design for Manufacturing methods and techniques

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

  • Formal problem analysis and resolution

  • Project management skills with the ability to document, plan, and execute programs

  • Working with aerospace products and processes.

  • Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and systems

  • Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices

  • Enterprise/Manufacturing Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) systems.

  • MS Office 6 Excel, Word and Powerpoint.Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $95,000 - $140,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

About EnsignBickford Aerospace & Defense Co

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBA&D) is a leading supplier of energetic materials, non-lethal products, and weapon systems to the aerospace and defense industry. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut. EBA&D's products are used in a wide range of applications including missile systems, aircraft ejection seats, and space launch vehicles. The company has a long history of innovation and has been awarded numerous patents for its technologies. EBA&D is a subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, a privately held company that also operates in the mining and petrochemical industries.
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