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Ensign-Bickford Industries

High-tech conglomerate in space, biotech, defense

Quality Assurance Technician

Full-Time
$50k - $75k/yr
Senior
Moorpark, CA, USA
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & TestInspection & Test

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduated from high school or hold an equivalent GED.
  • Have 5 or more years of experience inspecting mechanical components in an aerospace or defense-related company.
  • Be capable of using standard inspection tools and equipment, including calipers, micrometers, drop indicators, coordinate measuring machines, and optical systems.
  • Have basic knowledge of ISO/AS procedures.
  • Have good knowledge and understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Be able to read and understand industry standards and English.
  • Have basic personal computer fundamentals.
Responsibilities
  • Provide effective verification of products and/or processes against requirements and disseminate findings.
  • Inspect components and assemblies, including receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
  • Complete all required data entries for inspected items.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow established safety guidelines.
  • Work within a team structure to achieve company and department goals.
  • Perform additional duties related to specific area assignments when requested.
Desired Qualifications
  • Programming coordinate measuring machines and utilizing PC-DMIS software.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt through ASQ.
  • CQE/CQM certification.
  • Significant experience working directly with internal and external customers and suppliers.

About the company

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Ensign-Bickford Industries

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EBI operates across space and defense, pet food science, and biotechnology, coordinating multiple high-tech units. Each unit develops specialized technologies or products, while a centralized operating system standardizes processes and enables cross-unit collaboration from development to deployment. Its private, multigenerational ownership combined with a centralized platform supports long-term planning across diverse fields. Its goal is sustainable, multi-generation growth by integrating advanced capabilities across its sectors while upholding shared values.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1836

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What believers are saying

  • Artemis II succeeded in April 2026, validating EBAD hardware for future missions.
  • EBAD won a $29.5 million Navy contract in July 2026 through 2031.
  • EBAD earned Hall of Fame recognition in September 2026, strengthening recruiting and customer trust.

What critics are saying

  • EBAD depends heavily on NASA and Defense contracts, concentrating revenue in one buyer set.
  • The July 2026 Navy award was sole-source, exposing pricing power to customer concentration.
  • Any Artemis III delay after 2027 would directly pressure EBAD space growth.

What makes Ensign-Bickford Industries unique

  • EBAD celebrated 190 years in June 2026, signaling deep institutional endurance.
  • EBAD supplied Artemis II separation hardware, proving flight-critical aerospace competence in 2026.
  • EBAD remains a non-traditional defense contractor with precision energetics and mechanisms expertise.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonus

Company News

Portland Press Herald
Jul 7th, 2024
Obituary: Paula Ferguson

EnviroLogix was acquired by Ensign-Bickford Industries in 2010 and the couple retired in 2012.

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Jul 7th, 2022
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. hired Cawood on Jul 7th 21'.

Cawood joined Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) last year as part of its Diagnostic Solutions Group.

GovCon Wire
Jan 27th, 2022
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. sold assets to Blue Origin, LLC in the amount of $262M on Jul 1st 21'.

Blue Origin has agreed to acquire advanced robotics manufacturer Honeybee Robotics from technology conglomerate Ensign-Bickford Industries for an undisclosed amount.