Manufacturing Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense•Moorpark, CA

About The Position

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer experienced in a manufacturing environment. The role evaluates designs for manufacturability for the Machine Center and provides expertise in analyzing user requirements, design for manufacturability, tool design, and manufacturing cell layout. The Manufacturing Engineer supports and reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Lead. As technical lead on internal and external projects, the engineer is responsible for technical and schedule aspects throughout the production life cycle. The role works with production personnel and other departments to support production viability, develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, solve process problems, and implement Lean practices and process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline; mechanical or manufacturing engineering is preferred.
Manufacturing or related engineering experience involving multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies.
Experience or knowledge in the following areas is desired: space vehicle mechanisms and systems; CAD, 3-D modeling, assembly creation, drawings, and GD&T; tooling and fixture design; Design for Manufacturing methods and techniques; interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead programs or projects; formal problem analysis and resolution; project management, including documenting, planning, and executing programs; aerospace products and processes; Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices; ERP/MRP systems; Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; and familiarity with Microsoft Project.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and systems.
CAD, 3-D modeling, assembly creation, drawings, and GD&T.
Tooling and fixture design.
Design for Manufacturing methods and techniques.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to lead programs or projects.
Formal problem analysis and resolution.
Project management skills, including the ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
Experience working with aerospace products and processes.
Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices.
ERP/MRP systems.
Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with Microsoft Project.

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 Analyses (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 enter assemblies into the tool setter database.
Develop a PQPR for machining part families.
Lead technical and schedule aspects of internal and external projects throughout the production life cycle.