EnsignBickford Aerospace & Defense Co

Product Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Experience in multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies
  • Knowledge of aerospace products and processes
  • Skills in CAD, 3-D modeling, GD&T, and tooling design
  • Project management capabilities with formal problem-solving techniques
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office, MS Project

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including Product Structures and process specifications
  • Solve manufacturing issues and investigate process failures
  • Coordinate with departments to ensure production viability of new designs
  • Interface with production personnel for operational insights and approvals
  • Implement Lean methodologies for process improvements and standard work
  • Develop automated test fixtures and assembly tools
  • Create PFMEA and contribute to manufacturing cell planning

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Engagement in cutting-edge aerospace projects
  • Collaboration with experienced engineers
  • Exposure to Lean Manufacturing practices
  • Dynamic and innovative work environment
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 for the Machine Center. Candidate will have key areas of expertise in analyzing user requirements, design for manufacturability, 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 Product Structures, routings, process specifications and tooling) .
  • 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 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)
  • Creating standard work and contributing to manufacturing cell planning
  • Tracking status and ensuring completion of operations milestones and tasks for production programs
  • Creating Tool Assemblies and Drawings, inputting assemblies into tool setter data base.
  • Developing a PQPR for machining part families.

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:

  • Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and systems
  • 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.
  • Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices
  • Enterprise/Manufacturing Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) systems.
  • MS OfficeExcel, Word and Powerpoint.Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.

PE I 6-2 years exp 6-10 -performing tasks to learn the process

PE II 2-4 years exp 6-11 -working the process with support

PE III 4-6 years exp 6-12 -working the process independently

Senior PE 6+ years exp 6-13 -teaching the process

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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