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
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company is seeking talented college students to join our 2027 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands-on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business.
Production Planner Interns will work within our Energetics Operations in support of all aspects of production planning including, but no limited to:
- Continuous improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Reviewing supply and demand within ERP/MRP systems to support production schedules
- Support material planning activities, including monitoring raw materials, inventory, and production requirements
Responsibilities/daily duties
- Assist with tracking inventory movements and maintaining accurate inventory records
- Help identify material requirements and potential shortages that could impact production schedules
- Support the creation, tracking, and prioritization of shop orders and material kits
- Coordinate with Production, Material Control, Supply Chain, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to support material flow
- Assist with maintaining Kanban inventory levels and identifying opportunities to improve material availability
Requirements:
- Candidate pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Interest in manufacturing, supply chain, materials management, production planning, Lean Manufacturing, or ERP/MRP systems is preferred.
As an EBI intern, you will:
- Robust projects with positive business impact
- Formal and informal feedback from managers
- Lunch and learn sessions featuring executives from across the business
- Networking and social events
- Visibility to all levels of leadership
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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Interest in manufacturing, supply chain, materials management, production planning, Lean Manufacturing, or ERP/MRP systems
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) and has not been reviewed or approved by Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD).
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses tied to company and personal performance are available and contribute to total rewards. Incentive programs are positioned as a consistent part of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is highlighted as a strength. Retirement offerings are viewed as a solid component of total compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is often described as good to excellent and part of a comprehensive benefits package. Access to broad medical, dental, and vision options supports overall wellbeing.
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) Insights
What We Do
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut (CT), is a global leader of mission critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Our capabilities include customized man-portable breaching systems; fully integrated payload system, subsystem or energetic component production; shock tube based, signal transmission technology integrated with our highly reliable family of detonators; and armored vehicle solutions. EBAD also has extensive satellite/spacecraft and missile/aircraft/launch vehicle manufacturing capabilities for system initiation, signal transfer, separation release, actuation and deployment and flight termination. No matter what mission, EBAD can provide tailored, customized solutions to address your challenges. EBAD is Right For Your Mission!
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