Product Engineering Lead

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense organization in Moorpark, California is seeking a Product Engineering Lead to manage a talented team and oversee a product line. This role offers the chance to enhance leadership skills while providing technical expertise in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, a background in lean manufacturing, and the ability to work with U.S. defense products. Competitive compensation ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of manufacturing or project experience required.
• Experience with technical teams and project management.
• Background in Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Product Engineers for Energetic Assemblies.
• Drive lean manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.
• Manage technical aspects of assigned product lines.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Technical Writing

Problem Solving

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

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

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 intricate component of our continued business growth.

Responsibilities

The Product Engineering Leader will be responsible for leading a team of Product Engineers supporting the Energetic Assemblies Value Stream. The Product Engineering Lead has the following main areas of responsibility:

• Drive and support execution of your team's projects in all areas:
  • Mentors on and leads implementation of lean manufacturing processes
  • Advocates for design for manufacturability on development programs
  • Supports risk assessments and mitigation plans, TDP reviews, design reviews, bid and proposal activities, problem solving and failure investigations
• 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, 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 as well as 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.

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.