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. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.

　　Job Description

　　EBAD seeks an engineer for the position Development Engineer , reporting to the Product Development Engineering Lead.

　　Responsibilities:

　　The development engineer (DE) is the technical lead on internal and external projects and is responsible for all technical and schedule aspects of the project/product from concept through development, qualification and production. Primary duties include:

　　Development and maintenance of the technical data package, product testing requirements and methods.

　　Create 3D conceptual models to meet customer design requirements

　　Perform design trade studies and hand calculations

　　Perform tolerance studies to ensure design fidelity

　　Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details

　　Interact with suppliers to rapid prototype parts for risk reduction testing

　　Requirements generation, allocation, and flow down

　　Technical compliance and risk assessment/management

　　Coordination of project team technical tasks

　　Cost estimating and management for both proposal and program activity

　　Additional duties include coordination with other departments to ensure the production viability of new designs, creation of the required documentation, and internal and customer approval for this documentation.

　　Requirements:

　　The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline and experience in project, design or related engineering experience. Mechanical and/or Aerospace are the preferred engineering disciplines.

　　Required experience includes:

　　Proven leadership of technical teams

　　Ability to apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to design

　　Demonstrated experience generating 3D models & 2D drawings, SolidWorks preferred

　　Capable of applying GD&T, and understanding how it effects part cost

　　Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers

　　Demonstrated competency in problem solving and root cause analysis

　　Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

　　Preferred Skills:

　　Knowledge of explosive materials and energetic devices

　　Experience with product development, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing processes

　　Experience with all Microsoft Office tools including MS Project

　　ANSYS and Solid Works experience

　　Compensation:

　　Salary Range: $75,000-$125,000 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.

　　Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values.

　　Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest.

　　We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.

　　Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)

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