Manufacturing Engineer

ebi; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, test requirements, and tooling for complex assemblies.

The role acts as a technical liaison from proposals to production, resolving manufacturing issues and driving continuous improvement using Lean methods. Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing docs, instructions, routings, tooling and tests.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project management

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD / 3D modeling

GD&T

ERP/MRP systems

MS Project

Excel

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation (including manufacturing instructions, routings, process specifications and tooling) as well as product testing requirements and methods.
• Providing continuity during transitions from proposals to production by acting as the main technical liaison between the customer and EBAD.
• 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 and customer 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)
• Technical compliance and risk assessment
• Creating standard work and contributing to manufacturing cell planning
• Tracking status and ensuring completion of operations milestones and tasks for production programs

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 Office- Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.

The anticipated wage range for this position is $85,000-$130,000 per year . The salary range represents the range EBAD has established in good faith for this position and may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Benefits

• EBAD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid time off and holidays; life and disability insurance; employee assistance and wellness resources; and incentive compensation eligibility, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.
• Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, work location, employment status, and applicable plan provisions.

Equal Opportunity

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.