Manufacturing Engineer

Moorpark, CA

Full time

REQ107742

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 with experience working in a manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for evaluating designs for manufacturability for the Machine Center. Candidate will have key areas of expertise in analyzing user requirements, design for manufacturability, tool design, and manufacturing cell layout.

Responsibilities:

This position supports and reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Lead. The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) 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:

• Development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation (including Product Structures, routings, process specifications and tooling).

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

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

• Interface with production personnel including operators, quality inspectors, and shop floor supervisors.

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

• Development of automated test fixtures and assembly tools.

• Development of layouts of manufacturing cell design including tooling, machinery and equipment.

• Creation of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).

• Creating standard work and contributing to manufacturing cell planning.

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

• Creating Tool Assemblies and Drawings, inputting assemblies into tool setter database.

• Developing a PQPR for machining part families.

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:

• Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and systems.

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

• Design of tooling and fixtures.

• Design for Manufacturing methods and techniques.

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

• Formal problem analysis and resolution.

• Project management skills with the ability to document, plan, and execute programs.

• Working with aerospace products and processes.

• Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices.

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

• MS Office–Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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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