Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer | Lean & CAPEX Leader

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in California with project management experience in a manufacturing environment. The ME reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Lead and will develop and maintain manufacturing documentation while solving process failures.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, proficiency in CAD/SolidWorks, and strong Lean/CI skills.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in engineering; mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing preferred.
• 2+ years hands-on manufacturing experience.
• PM skills to document and execute projects related to manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (including instructions, routings, process specs and tooling).
• Solve manufacturing problems, investigate process failures and implement corrective actions.
• Act as main technical liaison between customer and EBAD during transitions proposals to production.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure production viability and approval of documentation.
• Interface with production personnel including operators, quality inspectors, and shop floor supervisors.
• Generate PFMEA, Production Preparation Process (3P), TPM and PHA content.
• Implement lean manufacturing methodologies including standard work, point of use tooling, material presentation and process improvements.
• Lead Kaizen activities and support Kaizen teams.
• Develop manufacturing cell layouts including tooling, machinery and equipment.
• Create standard work and contribute to manufacturing planning.
• Identify and implement CAPEX/CAR initiatives for manufacturing equipment and automation.
• Lead and support repeat/high volume projects by managing documentation and test documentation.
• Be a technical liaison for process creation, validation and implementation.
• Track status and ensure completion of operations milestones for production programs.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

CAD/SolidWorks

3D modeling

ERP/MRP

MS Office

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in California with project management experience in a manufacturing environment. The ME reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Lead and will develop and maintain manufacturing documentation while solving process failures.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, proficiency in CAD/SolidWorks, and strong Lean/CI skills.