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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Product Engineer in Simsbury, Connecticut
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. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.
Job Description
EBAD is seeking a Product Engineer (PE) with project management experience working in a manufacturing environment. The PE position reports directly to the Product Engineering Lead (PEL).
Responsibilities:
The Product Engineer (PE) is the technical lead on internal and external projects and is responsible for all technical and schedule aspects of the project/product throughout the production life cycle. Primary duties include:
Track status and ensure completion of operations milestones and tasks for production programs.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (including manufacturing instructions, routings, process specifications and tooling).
Solve manufacturing problems, investigate process failures and implement corrective actions.
Interface with production personnel including operators, quality inspectors, and shop floor supervisors.
Generate content for Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process 3P (Production, Preparation, Process), and critical design reviews (CDR).
Develop manufacturing cell layouts including tooling, machinery and equipment as needed.
Create standard work and contribute to manufacturing planning.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure the production viability of new designs, creation of the required documentation, and internal and customer approval of documentation.
Requirements:
The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering and manufacturing or related engineering experience in multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies. Additionally, it is desired that the candidate has experience in the following areas:
Project management skills with the ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems using formal problem-solving tools.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices
In-depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems.
Design for Manufacturing methods and techniques.
Design of tooling and fixtures.
MS Office– Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and systems.
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values.
Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest.
We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.
Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)
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