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Moorpark, California, United States
Onsite
At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!
Job Description
The Product Engineering Lead is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer with technical, people, and process improvement skills to grow as a leader into a new role and gain new experiences! You will manage a talented team, own a product line, provide exceptional technical expertise, and become an intricate component of our continued business growth.
Responsibilities:
The Product Engineering Leader will be responsible for leading a team of Product Engineers supporting the TiNi Value Stream. The Product Engineering Lead has the following main areas of responsibility:
Drive and support execution of your team’s projects in all areas:
Mentors on and leads implementation of lean manufacturing processes
Advocates for design for manufacturability on development programs
Supports risk assessments and mitigation plans, TDP reviews, design reviews, bid and proposal activities, problem solving and failure investigations
Complete ownership of technical aspects of product lines assigned
Work with the Production Manager to assign and prioritize work
Drive continuous improvement activities including lean cell conversion, SPC implementation and SMED
Support customer interface activities, problem resolution, and employee relations
Manage and grow your team’s talent and capabilities to align with current and future company needs
Facilitate a successful team-based organization
Requirements:
BS/MS in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Manufacturing
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or project experience required
Fundamental knowledge of root cause/corrective and preventative action and the ability to walk project teams and customers through the analysis
Problem solving/root cause analysis, leadership of multi-function technical teams, project management, technical writing and cost estimating experience
Background in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement and strong problem solving skills.
Knowledge of explosive material ordnance devices and/or missile/launch vehicle systems as well as experience with developing manufacturing processes is beneficial.
Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance and be capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted product
Compensation:
Salary Range: $130,000- $160,000 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.