EnsignBickford Aerospace & Defense Co

Product Engineer Lead - TiNi

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering required
  • 5+ years of manufacturing or project experience
  • Strong knowledge of root cause/corrective action processes
  • Experience with project management and technical writing
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Knowledge of missile or ordnance systems is a plus
  • Must obtain U.S. DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Product Engineers in the TiNi Value Stream
  • Implement lean manufacturing processes within the team
  • Champion design for manufacturability in development projects
  • Conduct risk assessments and manage mitigation strategies
  • Fully own the technical aspects of assigned product lines
  • Manage project work assignments with the Production Manager
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including SPC and SMED

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Involvement in impactful product line ownership
  • Engagement in team-based collaborative environment
  • Support for continuous learning and process improvement
  • Potential to work on defense and innovative technology projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Product Engineering Lead is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer with technical, people, and process improvement skills to grow as a leader into a new role and gain new experiences! You will manage a talented team, own a product line, provide exceptional technical expertise, and become an intricate component of our continued business growth.

Responsibilities:

The Product Engineering Leader will be responsible for leading a team of Product Engineers supporting the TiNi Value Stream. The Product Engineering Lead has the following main areas of responsibility:

  • Drive and support execution of your team's projects in all areas:


  • Mentors on and leads implementation of lean manufacturing processes
  • Advocates for design for manufacturability on development programs
  • Supports risk assessments and mitigation plans, TDP reviews, design reviews, bid and proposal activities, problem solving and failure investigations


  • Complete ownership of technical aspects of product lines assigned
  • Work with the Production Manager to assign and prioritize work
  • Drive continuous improvement activities including lean cell conversion, SPC implementation and SMED
  • Support customer interface activities, problem resolution, and employee relations
  • Manage and grow your team's talent and capabilities to align with current and future company needs
  • Facilitate a successful team-based organization


Requirements:

  • BS/MS in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Manufacturing
  • Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or project experience required
  • Fundamental knowledge of root cause/corrective and preventative action and the ability to walk project teams and customers through the analysis


  • Problem solving/root cause analysis, leadership of multi-function technical teams, project management, technical writing and cost estimating experience
  • Background in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement and strong problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge of explosive material ordnance devices and/or missile/launch vehicle systems as well as experience with developing manufacturing processes is beneficial.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance and be capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted product


Compensation:

Salary Range: $130,000- $160,000 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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