Aerospace Product Engineer — Lean Manufacturing & Tooling

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a Product Engineer to evaluate designs for manufacturability for the Machine Center. The PE will lead technical aspects of projects across the production life cycle, focusing on manufacturability analyses, tool design, and factory layout.

Candidates should hold a BS/MS in engineering with CAD, GD&T, DFx, Lean and ERP/MRP experience. The role involves coordinating with production, developing documentation, and driving continuous

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a BS/MS in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical or manufacturing.
• Experience with multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies is required.
• Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and systems is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with CAD, 3-D modeling, assembly drawings and GD&T.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing methods/techniques is expected.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated program/project leadership.
• Project management skills to document, plan, and execute programs.
• Experience with aerospace products and processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• ERP/MRP systems familiarity and MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) with MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation (Product Structures, routings, process specs, tooling).
• Solving manufacturing problems, investigating process failures and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure production viability of new designs and internal documentation approvals.
• 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 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 database.
• Developing a PQPR for machining part families.

Skills

Product engineering

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Problem analysis

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS in engineering

Tools

CAD

3D modeling

GD&T

ERP/MRP

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a Product Engineer to evaluate designs for manufacturability for the Machine Center. The PE will lead technical aspects of projects across the production life cycle, focusing on manufacturability analyses, tool design, and factory layout.

Candidates should hold a BS/MS in engineering with CAD, GD&T, DFx, Lean and ERP/MRP experience. The role involves coordinating with production, developing documentation, and driving continuous