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Mechanical Design Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense

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Compensation
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Location
Simsbury, CT
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer. The Mechanical Design Engineer will develop 3D product models and select material specifications for energetic components and systems in aerospace and defense programs. This role involves interacting with program teams and customers to ensure designs meet requirements, from conception through qualification and production. The engineer will also support existing products, product upgrades, and participate in failure analysis activities.

Key focus areas include Develop 3D product models to meet customer design requirements, Select material specification to meet environmental requirements, and Incorporate design for manufacturing, cost, and performance.

Successful candidates bring BS/MS In Engineering Discipline Or Significant Relevant Experience and Experience With Design Of Aerospace And Defense Products. Important skills include 3D Product Modeling, Material Specification, Design For Manufacturing, 2D Drawing Generation, Failure Analysis, and Design Trade Studies. Preferred (not required): CAD, SolidWorks, Energetic Materials, and Driving Tasks To Closure.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

3D Product ModelingMaterial SpecificationDesign for Manufacturing2D Drawing GenerationFailure AnalysisDesign Trade StudiesHand CalculationsTolerance StudiesCustomer SpecificationsMilitary SpecificationsGD&TCommunicationPresentation SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCADSolidWorksEnergetic MaterialsDriving Tasks to Closure

Qualifications

BS/MS in Engineering Discipline or Significant Relevant ExperienceExperience With Design of Aerospace and Defense Products

Full job description

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 seeks an accomplished engineer for the position Mechanical Design Engineer, reporting to the Mechanical Design Lead. The position is located in Simsbury, CT.

Responsibilities:

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.

  • 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.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline and experience with the design of aerospace and defense products. A degree can be waived based on significant years of relevant experience.

Required experience includes:

  • 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.

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

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.

EBI's 190-year history has been shaped by innovation and stewardship defining who we are today: a family-owned, independently led, and professionally managed company united by our people, Core Values, and Winning Vision. We invite you to explore our three strong businesses and discover how you can help shape the next chapter of our story.

Ensign-Bickford Industries (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/) 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. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.

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