Mechanical Design Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Simsbury, CT is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop energetic component designs for aerospace and defense programs from concept through production.

The role requires a BS/MS in engineering, experience with 3D modeling and 2D drawings, GD&T proficiency, and SolidWorks; you will interact with program teams and customers to meet requirements and support bid activities.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in engineering required; degree can be waived with significant relevant experience.
• Experience designing aerospace/defense products and understanding customer/military specifications.
• Proficient with 3D modeling and 2D drawing generation; GD&T knowledge; ability to interface with customers and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D product models to meet customer design requirements.
• Create 2D drawings for TDP creation and production.
• Incorporate design for manufacturing, cost, and performance; perform tolerance studies.

Skills

3D modeling

2D drawings

GD&T

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D modeling software

Microsoft Office

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

EBAD seeks an accomplished engineer for the position Mechanical Design Engineer, reporting to the Mechanical Design Lead. The position is located in Simsbury, CT.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Design Engineer will perform conceptual development and modeling of energetic components and systems for aerospace and defense programs. The Mechanical Design Engineer interacts with program teams and customers to ensure designs meet requirements and is responsible for the design from conception through qualification and production.

• Develop 3D product models to meet customer design requirements
• Select material specification to meet environmental requirements.
• Incorporate design for manufacturing, cost, and performance.
• Generate 2D drawings as required for TDP creation.
• Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details.
• Support project and operations teams
• Support existing products and product upgrades
• Participate in failure analysis activities
• Performs design trade studies and hand calculations
• Perform tolerance studies
• Support bid and proposal activities.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline and experience with the design of aerospace and defense products. A degree can be waived based on significant years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience generating 3D models & 2D drawings.
• Understands requirements in customer and military specifications and how they apply to design
• Understands GD&T and how it effects part cost and manufacturability
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and with customers.
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite software.

Desired skills

CAD experience; SolidWorks preferred. Experience with energetic materials a plus.Demonstrated history of driving tasks to closure.

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.