Job Description
It's about the journey. Whether it's a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. On the ground, our electric and hybrid solutions save more than 22 million gallons of fuel per year. Be part of our journey at Electronic 4 Systems where you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems
Culture: At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. We're laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.
We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to support our Engine Systems Unit Integration Team who will be expected to drive improvements associated with manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will support the following:
SAFETY• Ensure compliance to all aspects of Safety.• Proactively maintain a safe working environment.• Comply with audits.
QUALITY• Ensure team meets quality objectives.• Promote a culture of 100% quality.• Take part in quality investigations, including Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), as determined by the Quality Control Engineer (QCE).
PRODUCT PROCESS EFFICIENCY• Define and improve fixturing and tooling.• Reduce cycle times, maintaining once optimal.• Reduce touch time, maintaining once optimal.• Eliminate bottlenecks.• Maintain optimal utilization, initiating improvements where possible and applicable.• Provide input into costing and practices cost control.
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE • Create, maintain, and improve work instructions.• Review and approve engineering changes.• Maintain adequate customer compliance for all products.
TEAM SUPPORT • Work collaboratively with other Process Owners on meeting product process efficiency and product compliance goals collectively.• Ensure ongoing collaboration of best practices and strategies. Carry out training when necessary• Lead initiatives to ensure that continuous improvement is an ongoing process.• Identify and communicate training needs and skills gaps in the teams.• Provide and/or identify mentoring and coaching opportunities.• Model appropriate behaviors that encourage effective teamwork to drive quality improvement and to ensure product compliance and assembly process efficiency through continuous improvement.
About BAE Systems Fort Wayne: We are expanding our facility to integrate US defense into our production teams, which will continue to grow our business model. At our Fort Wayne South site, we specialize in the commercial manufacturing of Aircraft/Engine Controls and Systems, which includes manufacturing Circuit Card Assemblies. We take great pride in our products and in our community. Please use the following link to learn more about our Fort Wayne Community: https://www.visitfortwayne.com/. To learn more about our Fort Wayne facility please check this video out by going to Fort Wayne, IN Campus | BAE Systems.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree or 4 years experience in absence of degree within manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, systems, engineering, or other relevant discipline.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing essential.
- Intermediate-level technical skills and knowledge of technical requirements and system flows skills relevant to job / area of work.
- General understanding of electronics manufacturing process.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree and 4 years experience within manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, systems, engineering, or other relevant discipline.
- Lean Manufacturing Certificate/Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
- Statistical Analysis including Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability Index (CpK), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $77814 - $132283
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
