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Manufacturing Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Simsbury, CT · Posted October 19, 2026

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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

Responsibilities:

This position supports and reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Lead. The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) is the technical lead on internal and external projects and is responsible for all technical and schedule aspects of the project/product throughout the production life cycle. Primary duties include:

Development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation (including manufacturing instructions, routings, process specifications and tooling) as well as product testing requirements and methods.

Providing continuity during transitions from proposals to production by acting as the main technical liaison between the customer and EBAD.

Solving manufacturing problems, investigating process failures and implementing corrective actions

Coordination with other departments to ensure the production viability of new designs, creation of the required documentation, and internal and customer approval of documentation.

Interface with production personnel including operators, quality inspectors, and shop floor supervisors.

Implementation of Lean methodologies including standard work, point of use tooling, material presentation and process improvements.

Development of automated test fixtures and assembly tools

Development of layouts of manufacturing cell design including tooling, machinery and equipment.

Creation of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

Technical compliance and risk assessment

Creating standard work and contributing to manufacturing cell planning

Tracking status and ensuring completion of operations milestones and tasks for production programs

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering and manufacturing or related engineering experience in multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies. Additionally, it is desired that the candidate has experience in the following areas:

Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and systems

CAD, 3-D modeling, assembly creation, drawings and GD&T.

Design of tooling and fixtures

Design for Manufacturing methods and techniques

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

Formal problem analysis and resolution

Project management skills with the ability to document, plan, and execute programs

Working with aerospace products and processes.

Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices

Enterprise/Manufacturing Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) systems.

MS Office– Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.

The anticipated wage range for this position is $85,000-$130,000 per year . The salary range represents the range EBAD has established in good faith for this position and may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

EBAD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid time off and holidays; life and disability insurance; employee assistance and wellness resources; and incentive compensation eligibility, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, work location, employment status, and applicable plan provisions.

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.