Product Engineer Lead

The Product Engineering Lead is an experienced engineer with technical, people, and process improvement skills. You will manage a talented team, own a product line, provide exceptional technical expertise, and become an integral part of our continued growth.

• Lead a team of Product Engineers supporting the Energetic Assemblies Value Stream.
• Drive and support execution of the team’s projects in all areas.
• Mentor on and lead implementation of lean manufacturing processes.
• Advocate for design for manufacturability on development programs.
• Support risk assessments and mitigation plans, TDP reviews, design reviews, bid and proposal activities, problem solving and failure investigations.
• Own the technical aspects of product lines assigned.
• Work with the production team to assign and prioritize work.
• Drive continuous improvement activities, including lean cell conversion, SPC implementation, and SMED.
• Support customer interface activities, problem resolution, and employee relations.
• Manage and grow the team’s talent and capabilities to align with current and future company needs.
• Facilitate a successful team‑based organization.

• BS/MS in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Manufacturing.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or project experience required; 10 or more years preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of root‑cause/corrective or preventative action, with the ability to walk project teams and customers through the analysis.
• Experience in problem‑solving/root‑cause analysis, leading multi‑function technical teams, project management, technical writing, and cost estimating.
• Background in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of explosive material ordnance devices and/or missile/launch vehicle systems, and experience with developing manufacturing processes, beneficial.
• 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.

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.