Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
This opportunity is with Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company, 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 provides technical leadership for internal and external projects across the production life cycle. The position supports and reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Lead. The role is responsible for technical and schedule aspects of projects and products, including manufacturing documentation, production problem resolution, coordination across departments, manufacturing cell planning, Lean implementation, tooling and fixture development, and milestone tracking. Compensation is $110,000–$135,000 per year, with salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline; mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering is preferred.
- Manufacturing or related engineering experience with multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies.
- Experience evaluating designs for manufacturability for the Machine Center.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and systems.
- Experience with CAD, 3-D modeling, assembly creation, drawings, and GD&T.
- Experience designing tooling and fixtures.
- Knowledge of 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.
- Experience working with aerospace products and processes.
- Experience with Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Experience with Enterprise/Manufacturing Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) systems.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with and ability to work in MS 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, create required documentation, and obtain internal documentation approvals.
- 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 operational 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 the technical and schedule aspects of projects and products throughout the production life cycle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
