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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Manufactures high-reliability payload release systems

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMoorpark, CA, USA$110k - $135k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BS or MS in an engineering discipline is required; mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering is preferred.
  • Manufacturing or related engineering experience in multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies is required.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate designs for manufacturability for the Machine Center.
  • Serve as the technical lead on internal and external projects, responsible for technical and schedule aspects throughout the production life cycle.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including product structures, routings, process specifications, and tooling.
  • Solve manufacturing problems, investigate process failures, and implement corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure production viability of new designs, create required documentation, and obtain internal documentation approval.
  • Interface with production personnel, including operators, quality inspectors, and shop floor supervisors.
  • Implement Lean methodologies, including standard work, point-of-use tooling, material presentation, and process improvements.
  • Develop automated test fixtures and assembly tools.
  • Develop manufacturing cell layouts, including tooling, machinery, and equipment.
  • Create Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
  • Create standard work and contribute to manufacturing cell planning.
  • Track status and ensure completion of operations milestones and tasks for production programs.
  • Create tool assemblies and drawings, and input assemblies into the tool setter database.
  • Develop a PQPR for machining part families.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and systems.
  • Experience with CAD, 3-D modeling, assembly creation, drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Experience designing tooling and fixtures.
  • Experience with design-for-manufacturing methods and techniques.
  • Interpersonal and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to lead programs or projects.
  • Experience with formal problem analysis and resolution.
  • Project management skills, including the ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
  • Experience working with aerospace products and processes.
  • Experience with continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices.
  • Experience with Enterprise/Manufacturing Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) systems.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with Microsoft Project.

About the Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Manufactures high-reliability payload release systems

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense provides high-reliability payload release and spacecraft deployment systems for space and defense missions, including Multi Point Payload Release Mechanisms (PRM) and Hold Down Release Mechanisms (HDRM). These mechanisms securely hold a payload during launch and release it on command to enable precise satellite deployment, built to meet strict safety and performance requirements. EBAD differentiates itself through its long aerospace heritage dating back to 1836 and its focus on mission-critical reliability, rigorous testing, and tailored engineering for defense and civilian space programs. Its goal is to deliver dependable, proven hardware and strong customer collaboration to help clients achieve successful missions while supporting STEM education initiatives.

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