Vice President, Engineering

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Job Description

Location:Simsbury, CT
Reports to:Business Unit President
Industry:Aerospace & Defense
Experience Level:Vice President (15+ years)

Shape the Future of EBAD. Drive Transformation Through People.

For almost 200 years, we've been at the forefront of aerospace and defense innovation; designing, building, and supporting technologies that protect nations, connect people, and explore new frontiers. As we enter our next century, we are transforming our workforce, culture, and capabilities to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global landscape.

EBAD is positioned to double in size in the next 3-5 years, and we are seeking a visionary
Vice President of Engineering
to lead this transformation and shape the future of our organization. You will lead the engineering team responsible for designing and developing energetic and electronic products to support our Launch Vehicle, Missile's, Satellite and Warfighter markets.

The Opportunity:

EBAD is a leader in energetic and electronic system solutions offered to aerospace and defense customers for a wide array of applications. EBAD's products & capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community. This business has experienced unprecedented growth in support of our customer's missions and is seeking an accomplished individual to fill the position of Vice President of Engineering
.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader to become a part of a growing aerospace and defense company. You will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing leadership in our engineering team.

Core Competencies for Success:

• Lean & Continuous Improvement Expertise:
  Demonstrates success leading
  
  Kaizen events that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Builds team capability in structured problem-solving and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Inspirational Leadership & Talent Development:
  Embodies the core value:
  Our People Matter. Proven Ability to engage, coach, and empower.
• Culture & Engagement:
  Champion a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Drive initiatives that enhance employee experience and engagement.
• Organizational Effectiveness:
  Support organizational design, change management, and workforce planning to enable agility and scalability.
• Strategic Business Alignment:
  Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget. Proven track record in factory readiness and production launch.
• Technical & Industry Expertise:
  Brings extensive experience high-mix, low-volume engineering environments. Understands the unique demands of aerospace and defense product life cycles.

The Candidate We Are Looking For:

• BS/MS in an engineering discipline
• Minimum of 15+ years of project, design, or related energetics and electronics engineering experience
• Experience in managing, training, mentoring and coaching leaders
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technology industries preferred
• Proven ability to lead through change and influence cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• Passion for people, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Proven experience in leading products through all stages of product development and into production
• Demonstrated problem solving, root cause analytical skills to lead and influence others to drive change
• Demonstrated experience in improving engineering or manufacturing processes to improve profit margins or lead time metrics
• 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 products

A Defining Leadership Opportunity:

• Legacy: Join a privately held, 188-year-old business that takes a long-term approach, free from the short-term pressures of quarterly-driven reporting.
• Impact: Own and execute…