Vice President, Engineering

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. • Simsbury, CT

128d • $225,000 - $275,000

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. For almost 200 years, we’ve been at the forefront of aerospace and defense innovation; designing, building, and supporting technologies that protect nations, connect people, and explore new frontiers. As we enter our next century, we are transforming our workforce, culture, and capabilities to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global landscape. EBAD is positioned to double in size in the next 3-5 years, and we are seeking a visionary Vice President of Engineering to lead this transformation and shape the future of our organization. You will lead the engineering team responsible for designing and developing energetic and electronic products to support our Launch Vehicle, Missile's, Satellite and Warfighter markets.

Requirements

• BS/MS in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 15+ years of project, design, or related energetics and electronics engineering experience.
• Experience in managing, training, mentoring, and coaching leaders.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technology industries preferred.
• Proven ability to lead through change and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and root cause analytical skills.
• Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-mix, low-volume engineering environments.
• Proven experience in improving engineering or manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team responsible for designing and developing energetic and electronic products.
• Drive transformation through people and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Engage, coach, and empower team members to enhance their capabilities.
• Champion a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support organizational design, change management, and workforce planning.
• Plan, execute, and deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget.
• Lead products through all stages of product development and into production.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $225k – $275k plus annual bonus.
• Comprehensive support for executive relocation.
• Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees