Product Engineering Lead

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense in Moorpark is seeking a Product Engineering Lead to manage a talented team and own a product line. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement and support key production challenges.

The role demands strong leadership in technical expertise, Lean Manufacturing principles, and problem-solving skills. Applicants must possess a BS/MS in Engineering and have 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing experience. A competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 per year is offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing or project experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of team projects across all areas.
• Advocate for design for manufacturability.
• Mentor team members and support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Job description

Product Engineering Lead – Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

The Product Engineering Lead is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer with technical, people and process improvement skills to grow as a leader into a new role and gain new experiences. You will manage a talented team, own a product line, provide exceptional technical expertise, and become an integral component of our continued business growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support execution of your team’s projects in all areas.
• Mentor on and lead implementation of lean manufacturing processes.
• Advocate for design for manufacturability on development programs.
• Support risk assessments and mitigation plans, TDP reviews, design reviews, bid and proposal activities, problem solving and failure investigations.
• Take complete ownership of technical aspects of product lines assigned.
• Work with the Production Manager to assign and prioritize work.
• Drive continuous improvement activities including lean cell conversion, SPC implementation and SMED.
• Support customer interface activities, problem resolution, and employee relations.
• Manage and grow your team’s talent and capabilities to align with current and future company needs.
• Facilitate a successful team‑based organization.

Requirements

• BS/MS in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Manufacturing.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of manufacturing or project experience required.
• Fundamental knowledge of root cause/corrective and preventative action and the ability to walk project teams and customers through the analysis.
• Problem‑solving / root cause analysis experience, leadership of multi‑function technical teams, project management, technical writing and cost estimating experience.
• Background in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of explosive material ordnance devices and/or missile/launch vehicle systems, and experience with developing manufacturing processes is beneficial.
• Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance and be capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted products.

Compensation

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.