Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
This opportunity is with Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), a global provider of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions, including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. The Manufacturing Engineer evaluates designs for manufacturability for the Machine Center and serves as the technical lead on internal and external projects, overseeing technical and schedule aspects throughout the production life cycle. The role supports production viability, develops manufacturing documentation and tooling, resolves manufacturing issues, and contributes to process improvement and manufacturing cell planning. The position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Lead.
Requirements
- BS or MS in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering.
- Manufacturing or related engineering experience involving multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies.
- Experience or knowledge in CAD, 3-D modeling, assembly creation, drawings, and GD&T.
- Experience or knowledge in design of tooling and fixtures.
- Experience or knowledge in Design for Manufacturing methods and techniques.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to lead programs or projects.
- Experience with formal problem analysis and resolution.
- Project management skills, including the ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Experience with MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with and ability to work in MS Project.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and systems.
- Experience working with aerospace products and processes.
- Experience with Enterprise/Manufacturing Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including product structures, routings, process specifications, and tooling.
- Solve manufacturing problems, investigate process failures, and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure new designs are viable for production, required documentation is created, and documentation receives internal approval.
- Interface with production personnel, including operators, quality inspectors, and shop floor supervisors.
- Implement Lean methodologies, including standard work, point-of-use tooling, material presentation, and process improvements.
- Develop automated test fixtures and assembly tools.
- Develop manufacturing cell layouts, including tooling, machinery, and equipment.
- Create Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
- Create standard work and contribute to manufacturing cell planning.
- Track status and ensure completion of operations milestones and tasks for production programs.
- Create tool assemblies and drawings and input assemblies into the tool setter database.
- Develop a PQPR for machining part families.
- Lead internal and external projects and manage their technical and schedule aspects throughout the production life cycle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
