Engineering Technician - Manufacturing & Process Development

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking an Engineering Technician to assist Product Engineers with development and validation of manufacturing processes, and to perform tasks of a production operator for assigned programs.

You will support process improvements, contribute to safety reviews, and help design production cells while following Technical Data Packages. Strong mechanical aptitude and CAD experience are valued in a long-established defense and aerospace company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 15 college credit hours, OR approximately 5 years related manufacturing experience and/or training, OR Military service/training in related fields OR or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Computing skills (MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Teams, Zoom, MS Project, MS Visio).
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with basic lab procedures (wet chemistry, environmental testing, reporting of test results).
• CNC programming and machining.
• Time management skills.
• Experience with lab equipment including weight scales, measuring tools like calipers/micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands-on support to Engineering or other personnel.
• Assist PEs with design, development and validation of processes to safely produce products per the Technical Data Package.
• Assist PEs with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) under PSM procedures.
• Support/pre-start up safety reviews with PE guidance.
• Assist PEs by providing input during requirements reviews of Technical Data Packages (TDP).
• Assist PEs by providing input during design for manufacturability reviews.
• Assist PEs with the design and layout of new and/or modified production cells/processes.
• Specify, design, procure and/or fabricate equipment and tooling with PE guidance.
• Assist PEs with testing of product.
• Assist troubleshooting of equipment/process failures.
• Duties may include mixing, casting, extrusion, pressing, testing, loading, assembly and packaging.
• Create and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, Process Specifications, Inspection Plans and Packaging Instructions.
• Train producers to work within process per manufacturing documentation.
• Set up production cells and change-overs.
• Participate in continuous improvement Kaizen events.
• Apply lean tools including PFMEA and mistake-proofing (Poke Yoke).
• Data entry and analysis of product/process data.
• Perform product inspections to verify conformance.
• Participate in major projects and new facility startup.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Occasional off-site travel may be required.

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking an Engineering Technician to assist Product Engineers with development and validation of manufacturing processes, and to perform tasks of a production operator for assigned programs.

You will support process improvements, contribute to safety reviews, and help design production cells while following Technical Data Packages. Strong mechanical aptitude and CAD experience are valued in a long-established defense and aerospace company.