Process Engineer

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! ​

Come be an integral part of our growing team at Ensign Bickford Aerospace and Defense (EBAD)! Located in the heart of Connecticut in the quintessential New England town of Simsbury, Ensign Bickford has the exciting new role of PCBA Process Engineer, designed to support our Printed Circuit Board Assembly line.

This role directly works with highly complex Aerospace and Defense electronics and offers the unique ability to be a key contributor early in the design phases of electronic circuit boards while being a contributing member to PCBA manufacturing operations. This blend will enhance technical capabilities to continue personal and professional growth in a high performing team. Our ideal candidate loves being an integral part of teams, is not afraid of technical details and desires to drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will be responsible for EBAD’s PCBA manufacturing line, including but not limited to the following:

• Ensure manufacturing readiness of PCBAs
• Develop standard work and manufacturing process documentation defining the operation of the PCBA equipment 
• Train operators to standard work and manufacturing process documentation
• Coordinate design and procurement of tooling, fixtures and work aides for manufacturing of PCBAs
• Develop and implement continuous improvement activities to improve product quality and manufacturing rate
• Interface with a variety of personnel in support of production including technicians, quality engineers, inspectors, planner, program managers, project engineers and design engineers
• Provide input to manufacturability of PCBA designs for new products
• Creates and maintains product structures and routers in IFS Applications, an ERP system

Requirements:

• The successful candidate must have a AS/BS in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience in electronics operations and 5-10 years of experience.
• PCB Assembly, IPC & J-STD Specification Knowledge
• Exposure to SMT Equipment Setup, Operation, and Maintenance
• Exposure to PCBA conformal coating and staking methods and equipment
• Demonstrated capabilities writing procedures
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge on configuration management practices

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing systems or Continuous Improvement are a strong plus
• Experience in visual daily management and data collection systems
• Experience working in a development atmosphere including exposure to stage gate processes
• Familiarity with configuration management practices
• Skills in developing and documenting process validation plans and results

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.