Project Engineer

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 to learn more. Job Description EBAD is seeking a Project Engineer with experience working in a manufacturing environment. This position is located in Graham, Kentucky. The Project Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the project throughout the project life cycle. Candidates will have key areas of expertise in project management, facility construction, and contractor management.

Responsibilities:

This position supports and reports directly to the Project Manager. The Project Engineer is the lead on internal and external projects and is responsible for defining all technical and schedule aspects of the project to meet the needs of our customer.

Primary duties include:

Manages execution of assigned tasks and communicates status of schedule and budget to team and program/functional management. Actively works and tracks status of multiple tasks on multiple programs, as well as progression of technical tasks being worked by other team members. Reviews the budgeted dollars for allocated tasks to evaluate budget risk throughout the duration of the project. Reviews the project schedule to evaluate schedule risk throughout the duration of the project and develop counter measures to recover schedule. Development of building layouts and manufacturing cell design including tooling, machinery and equipment. Work with contractors to create building design packages to be used for construction of new facilities. Work to create scope of work plans for facility infrastructure to include electrical, water, and communications/data needs to support new facility construction. Technical compliance and risk assessments. Tracking status and ensuring completion of milestones and tasks in support of project plans. Utilize lean manufacturing tools to support process improvements and participate in continuous improvement events as needed.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering and manufacturing or related engineering experience in multi-part mechanisms and mechanical assemblies. Additionally, it is desired that the candidate has experience in the following areas: Civil and Mechanical engineering elements.

CAD, 3-D

modeling, assembly creation, drawings and GD&T. Experience with DoD 4145.26-M compliance. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Formal problem analysis and resolution Working with energetic products and processes. Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices Enterprise/Manufacturing Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) systems. MS Office- Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and MS Project. 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, (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. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value. 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. Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense. Click here to learn about our Core Values We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision. AFB International AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business. ⠀ Cawood Cawood is the UK's leading scientific group, recognized for its technical capability and value-added service to customers in land-based industries. ⠀ Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets. ⠀ EnviroLogix EnviroLogix is an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of tests for the rapid detection of GMOs and mycotoxins throughout the worldwide food production chain.