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 & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in energetic system solutions offered to aerospace and defense customers for a wide array of applications. EBA&D products & capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community.
EBAD seeks an accomplished engineer for the position of Supplier Quality Engineer reporting to the Manager, Supplier Development in our Moorpark, CA office.
Responsibilities:
- Implement quality management plans.
- Tactical support with NCR (nonconformance report) closure, root cause and preventive actions.
- Supports Supplier selection.
- Perform Supplier Audits.
- ASL (Approved Supplier List) management.
- Utilize QA/QC tools for measuring supplier performance that affect our products and services.
- Measure and improve Supplier defect rates.
- Issue internal and external supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
- Perform on-site source inspection.
- Pareto NCR data within the ERP to help determine systemic challenges.
- Work cross functionally within the Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations organizations to deliver conforming parts, on-time.
- Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations.
- Drive improvements utilizing Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Problem-solving tools.
- Analyze data effectively, summarize results, create reports, and use visual management tools effectively.
- Work with EBAD receiving inspection to identify and improve systemic supplier issues for acceptance of hardware.
- Track action plans from supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness on a daily basis.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field of study required.
- Supply Chain experience is preferred.
- Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, Problem Solving Skills and in-depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems.
- Minimum of five (5) years of Quality Assurance experience.
- Experience with quality standards including AS9100, and NADCAP.
- Proficient interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
- Minimum of five years’ experience Problem Solving, RCCA, five-why’s.
- Strong skills in MS Windows, including World, PPT, Excel and Project.
- The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Excels in a dynamic work environment.
- Energetic, agile, and ability to work independently is a requirement.
- Must be willing to travel up to 50%.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Minimum five years of Quality Assurance experience
- Experience with AS9100 and NADCAP quality standards
- Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T under ASME Y14.5
- Minimum five years of problem solving, RCCA, and five-why analysis experience
- Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and problem-solving practices
- In-depth understanding of ERP/MRP planning systems
- Strong skills with Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
- Supply Chain experience
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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!









