Product Development Lead

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! ​

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: 

EBAD’s continued growth requires an accomplished engineer for the position of Product Development Lead, reporting to the Electrical Team Product Development Manager.  The position is located in Simsbury, CT. 

The Product Development Lead will be responsible for leading and managing a functional team of engineers in the development, design, testing, and implementation of our electronics products. This role requires a highly skilled and experienced professional with a problem-solving mindset, excellent leadership abilities, and strong people management skills. Additionally, this role will require a focus on developing and mentoring engineers within the functional team to build a high-performing and motivated team. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop a functional team strategy to ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and meet quality standards. 

• Drive and support execution your team’s projects in all areas:  technical requirements review and verification, design creation and evaluation, risk assessments and mitigation plans, drawing and test procedure review, design review content, proposal technical and cost reviews, and problem solving. 

• Align the team's objectives with the business goals and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that the engineering projects are aligned with company strategy. 

• Lead the functional team in the development of electronics products from concept to production. 

• Ensure projects are meeting schedule, budget, and track progress against organizational metrics. 

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the functional team. 

• Develop and implement engineering processes and procedures to improve efficiency and quality within the functional team. 

• Drive engineering success by ensuring use of consistent, rigorous engineering processes, tools, methods, standards, and techniques.  Build a culture of rigorous engineering practices, RCCA, problem solving and knowledge management. 

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the functional team. Develop and mentor engineers within the functional team to enhance their skills and career development. 

• Ensure that team members have the necessary training and resources to perform their roles effectively. 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements. 

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