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Ensign-Bickford Industries

Ensign-Bickford Industries

High-tech conglomerate in space, biotech, defense

Manufacturing Engineer

Full-Time
$95k - $140k/yr
Junior
Bachelor's, Master's
Moorpark, CA, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A BS or MS in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or manufacturing engineering, or related manufacturing experience in multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
  • 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 or projects.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems using formal problem-solving tools.
  • Ability to implement continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies.
  • Familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry, AS9100, ISO 9001, or another heavily regulated industry.
  • Proficiency in computer-aided design, 3-D modeling, assembly creation, drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in SolidWorks.
  • Knowledge of design for manufacturing methods and techniques.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource planning or manufacturing resource planning systems.
  • Good shop-floor presence and motivation to become a process subject matter expert.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including manufacturing instructions, routings, process specifications, and tooling.
  • Solve manufacturing problems, investigate process failures, and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide continuity during transitions from proposals to production by serving as the main technical liaison between the customer and EBAD.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure the production viability of new designs, create required documentation, and obtain 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, Process 3P, Total Productive Maintenance, and Process Hazard Assessment.
  • Implement lean manufacturing methodologies, including standard work, point-of-use tooling, material presentation, and process improvements.
  • Lead and support Kaizen activities for 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 and capital authorization request initiatives related to manufacturing equipment, machinery, and automated inspection equipment.
  • Lead and support repeat or high-volume projects by managing customer technical documentation, manufacturing documentation, and test documentation.
  • Serve as a technical liaison for manufacturing process creation, validation, and implementation.
  • Track status and ensure completion of operational milestones and tasks for production programs.
  • Conduct investigations and provide daily floor support.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the aerospace and defense industry, AS9100, ISO 9001, or another heavily regulated industry.
  • Computer-aided design, 3-D modeling, assembly creation, drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in SolidWorks.
  • Design for manufacturing methods and techniques.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
  • Enterprise resource planning or manufacturing resource planning systems.

About the company

Ensign-Bickford Industries

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

  • A $29.5 million Navy IDIQ in July 2026 extends EBAD work through 2031.
  • March 2026 sole-source awards show customers still treat EBAD as uniquely qualified.
  • Cawood’s 2025 acquisition expands diagnostics reach into Europe and adjacent lab services.

What critics are saying

  • Beyond Gravity sued EBAD in February 2025, signaling contract and IP friction.
  • Blue Origin absorbed Honeybee Robotics, removing a visible robotics asset from EBI.
  • Defense contracts concentrate revenue, so any Navy redesign in 2027 would hit hard.

What makes Ensign-Bickford Industries unique

  • EBAD’s sole-source Navy components make it a critical supplier for defense programs.
  • Artemis II hardware success in April 2026 validates EBAD’s space deployment engineering.
  • EnviroLogix plus Cawood create a farm-to-feed diagnostics platform across geographies.

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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.

Chemtech Environmental Limited
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.