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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 3 hours ago

Vice President, Engineering

Simsbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$225K/yr - $275K/yr

15+ years exp

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in aerospace and defense innovation, seeking a visionary Vice President of Engineering to lead transformation and shape the future of the organization. The role involves leading the engineering team responsible for designing and developing energetic and electronic products for various markets including Launch Vehicles and Satellites.

AerospaceEnergyIndustrialManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering team responsible for designing and developing energetic and electronic products to support our Launch Vehicle, Missile's, Satellite and Warfighter markets

Demonstrates success leading Kaizen events that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Builds team capability in structured problem-solving and fosters a culture of continuous improvement

Engage, coach, and empower team members to enhance their capabilities

Champion a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Support organizational design, change management, and workforce planning to enable agility and scalability

Plan, execute, and deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget

Bring extensive experience in high-mix, low-volume engineering environments

Qualification

Lean & Continuous ImprovementTechnical & Industry ExpertiseProject ManagementAerospace ExperienceElectronics EngineeringInspirational LeadershipChange ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsRelationship-Building Skills

Required

BS/MS in an engineering discipline

Minimum of 15+ years of project, design, or related energetics and electronics engineering experience

Experience in managing, training, mentoring and coaching leaders

Proven ability to lead through change and influence cross-functional teams

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills

Passion for people, innovation, and continuous improvement

Proven experience in leading products through all stages of product development and into production

Demonstrated problem solving, root cause analytical skills to lead and influence others to drive change

Demonstrated experience in improving engineering or manufacturing processes to improve profit margins or lead time metrics

Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance and be capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted products

Preferred

Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technology industries

Benefits

Executive Relocation : Comprehensive support for a seamless transition

Additional Enhancements : Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience

We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with skills & experience, with flexibility to reward top talent and extraordinary qualifications.

Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

Right For Your Mission Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional locations in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems, delivering precision energetics and innovative explosive solutions that empower success in the most demanding environments.

Founded in 1836

Simsbury, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees