Mechanical Design Engineer

## Mechanical Design Engineer Apply locations:
Simsbury, CTtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
REQ
107386

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!
** Job Description
** EBAD seeks an accomplished engineer for the position
** Mechanical*
* ** Design Engineer**, reporting to the Mechanical Design Lead.  The position is located in Simsbury, CT.
** Responsibilities:
** The Mechanical Design Engineer will perform conceptual development and modeling of energetic components and systems for aerospace and defense programs.  The Mechanical Design Engineer interacts with program teams and customers to ensure designs meet requirements and is responsible for the design from conception through qualification and production.
* Develop 3D product models to meet customer design requirements
* Select material specification to meet environmental requirements.
* Incorporate design for manufacturing, cost, and performance.
* Generate 2D drawings as required for TDP creation.
* Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details.
* Support project and operations teams
* Support existing products and product upgrades
* Participate in failure analysis activities
* Performs design trade studies and hand calculations
* Perform tolerance studies
* Support bid and proposal activities.
** Requirements:
** The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline and experience with the design of aerospace and defense products.  A degree can be waived based on significant years of relevant experience.

Required experience includes:
* Demonstrated experience generating 3D models & 2D drawings.
* Understands requirements in customer and military specifications and how they apply to design
* Understands GD&T and how it effects part cost and manufacturability
* Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and with customers.
* Proficient with Microsoft office suite software.

Desired skills:  CAD experience;
Solid Works preferred.  

Experience with energetic materials a plus. Demonstrated history of driving tasks to closure.
* 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.
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