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 is seeking an experienced assembly Production Lead to support our Aerospace and Defense production assembly lines. The Production Lead will manage the production assembly activities for the assembly of Aerospace and Defense products. This position will report directly to the Production Manager and is based in Moorpark, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all production assembly activities including in-process and acceptance testing for assigned work cells.

• Train new production 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 Manager with behavioral and performance discussions and reviews with individual team members.

• Report and close shop orders

Qualifications:

• 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:IPC-A-620 cable and wire harness fabrication, NASA STD 8739.4 crimping, or IPC/EIA-J-STD-001 Space Addendum, AWS D17.1 TIG and Laser Welding, setting up CNC machines, and basic CNC machining.

• 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).

Compensation:

Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000 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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