Technical Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing Engineer

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!

EBAD is seeking an experienced assembly Technical Lead to support our high-mix, low volume NEA® electro‑mechanical assembly product line. The Technical Lead will manage the production assembly activities for the assembly of NEA® products. This position will report directly to the Production Supervisor.

• Lead all production assembly activities including in-process and acceptance testing for assigned work cells.
• Train new electro-mechanical assemblers, maintain cross-training matrix, and maintain training records.
• Maintain shop floor Point of Use (POU) material inventory system and support accurate inventory cycle counts.
• Support Calibration department with the collection of tools and equipment for periodic calibration.
• Work with Planners to request materials to fill shortages in material kits.
• Create job folders and manage the storage of in-process manufacturing and acceptance testing data.
• Review shop orders for accuracy of technical work instructions and document attachments (Manufacturing Instructions, Drawings, etc.).
• Participate in Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR) with Engineering.
• Support Production Supervisor with behavioral and performance discussions and reviews with individual team members.
• Report and close shop orders.

• Minimum five years’ experience in assembling and testing of electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• High school diploma or general education degree;
  Associate’s degree in a technical field is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience and/or certifications in the follow areas is preferred:
  Cleanroom assembly environment, IPC‑A‑620 cable and wire harness fabrication, NASA STD 8739.4 crimping, or IPC/EIA-J‑STD-001 Space Addendum.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude including wiring, crimping, and use of precision hand tools.
• Experience working under a microscope.
• Must be able to read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Must be able to effectively lead a team of electro‑mechanical assemblers.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate, able to use MS Office application software including Word and Excel.
• Must be capable of learning our ERP system (IFS).

Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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.