Mechanical Design Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Industries • Simsbury, CT

7h • Onsite

About The Position

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. EBAD seeks an accomplished engineer for the position Mechanical Design Engineer, reporting to the Mechanical Design Lead. The position is located in Simsbury, CT. The Mechanical Design Engineer will perform conceptual development and modeling of energetic components and systems for aerospace and defense programs. The Mechanical Design Engineer interacts with program teams and customers to ensure designs meet requirements and is responsible for the design from conception through qualification and production.

Requirements

• BS/MS in an engineering discipline and experience with the design of aerospace and defense products.
• Demonstrated experience generating 3D models & 2D drawings.
• Understands requirements in customer and military specifications and how they apply to design
• Understands GD&T and how it effects part cost and manufacturability
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and with customers.
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite software.

Nice To Haves

• CAD experience; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with energetic materials a plus.
• Demonstrated history of driving tasks to closure.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D product models to meet customer design requirements
• Select material specification to meet environmental requirements.
• Incorporate design for manufacturing, cost, and performance.
• Generate 2D drawings as required for TDP creation.
• Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details.
• Support project and operations teams
• Support existing products and product upgrades
• Participate in failure analysis activities
• Performs design trade studies and hand calculations
• Perform tolerance studies
• Support bid and proposal activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level