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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense

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Compensation
$95–140K/yr
Location
Moorpark, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense seeks a Manufacturing Engineer with project management experience to lead manufacturing processes for internal and external projects. The role supports production implementation, process improvement, documentation, equipment initiatives, and technical coordination with customers and internal teams. The candidate must have an engineering degree or related manufacturing experience in multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies; hands-on manufacturing experience and other listed capabilities are desired.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Management, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveLeadership, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveContinuous Improvement, nice to haveLean Manufacturing, nice to haveAerospace and Defense, nice to haveAS9100, nice to haveISO 9001, nice to haveCAD, nice to have3D Modeling, nice to haveAssembly Creation, nice to haveTechnical Drawings, nice to haveGD&T, nice to haveSolidWorks, nice to haveDesign for Manufacturing, nice to haveMicrosoft Excel, nice to haveMicrosoft Word, nice to haveMicrosoft PowerPoint, nice to haveMicrosoft Project, nice to haveMicrosoft Visio, nice to haveERP/MRP Systems, nice to haveManufacturing Process Support, nice to have

Qualifications

BS/MS in Engineering or Related Experience, required2+ Years Manufacturing Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Moorpark, CA

Full time

REQ107390

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 Manufacturing Engineer (ME) with project management experience working in a manufacturing environment. The ME position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Lead.

Responsibilities:

The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) is the technical lead of the manufacturing processes of internal and external projects and is responsible for the implementation and execution of successful production activities.

Primary duties include:

  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (including manufacturing instructions, routings, process specifications and tooling)

  • Solving manufacturing problems, investigating process failures and implementing corrective actions

  • Providing continuity during transitions from proposals to production by acting as the main technical liaison between the customer and EBAD.

  • Coordination with other departments to ensure the production viability of new designs, creation of the required documentation, and internal and customer approval of documentation.

  • 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), TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and PHA (Process Hazard Assessment)

  • Implementation of lean manufacturing methodologies including standard work, point of use tooling, material presentation and process improvements

  • Lead and Support Kaizen activities to support the Kaizen teams

  • Develop manufacturing cell layouts including tooling, machinery and equipment as needed.

  • Create standard work and contribute to manufacturing planning

  • Identify, lead, and implement Capital Expenditure (CAPEX/CAR) initiatives as related to manufacturing equipment, machinery and automated inspection equipment

  • Lead and support repeat/high volume projects by managing the customer technical documentation, manufacturing documentation and test documentation.

  • Be a technical liaison for manufacturing process creation, validation and implementation

  • Tracking status and ensuring completion of operations milestones and tasks for production programs

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical engineering, industrial engineer, or manufacturing engineering or related manufacturing experience in multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies.

Additionally, it is desired that the candidate has experience in the following areas:

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing

  • Project management skills with the ability to document, plan, and execute projects related to manufacturing equipment and process improvement

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems using formal problem-solving tools.

  • Demonstrated ability of implementing of Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing methodologies

  • Familiarity with the Aerospace & Defense industry, AS9100, ISO9001 or other heavily regulated industry

  • CAD, 3-D modeling, assembly creation, drawings and GD&T in SolidWorks

  • Design for Manufacturing methods and techniques

  • MS Office proficiency – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio

  • Enterprise/Manufacturing Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) systems.

  • This position requires good shop floor presence, and motivation to become a process subject matter expert.

  • The manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for investigations and daily floor support.

Compensation & Benefits:

The anticipated yearly wage range for this position is $95,000 - $140,000. The salary range represents the range EBAD has established in good faith for this position and may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

EBAD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid time off and holidays; life and disability insurance; employee assistance and wellness resources; and incentive compensation eligibility, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, work location, employment status, and applicable plan provisions.

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.

AFB International (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/afb-international/%29)

  • AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/ensign-bickford-aerospace-defense/%29)

  • EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets.

⠀ EnviroLogix (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/envirologix-inc/%29)

  • EnviroLogix is a global leader in the development of rapid GMO and mycotoxin detection technology.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,356 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–140K/yr
  • California median$115–171K/yr856 salary ranges
  • US median$95–141K/yr3,144 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $118K, is 17% below the California median midpoint ($141K) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,000 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in California and 5,356 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (4,264 postings).
Education
2,927 of the 5,356 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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