Eng II - Mfg

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Floor Support Engineering II for 2nd shift. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business at our York, PA facility. This position will report onsite in support of production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will spend most of their time, up to 90%, on the shop floor resolving manufacturing-related issues and providing technical support on a variety of technical tasks across three main areas: Fabrication, Assembly, and Garage.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide floor support to these areas, including:

• Fabrication: providing engineering support for welding fabrication processes, troubleshooting welding issues, and implementing process improvements to optimize production workflows
• Assembly: supporting assembly line operations, resolving issues related to production workflows, equipment, and processes, and implementing improvements to increase efficiency and productivity
• Garage: providing technical assistance and guidance on maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities, including diagnostic troubleshooting and repair of complex systems and equipment

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing engineering support for welding fabrication processes in the manufacturing of combat products
• Applying basic knowledge of the design of organization's products and technology to solve moderately complex and clearly defined engineering problems. Selecting the best method or process from several existing alternatives
• Analyzing and interpreting design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements
• Developing concepts, design change recommendations, rework/ repair instructions
• Supporting standard and non-standard weld repairs as necessary
• Recommending process changes and implementing process improvements
• Investigating root cause/corrective actions for fabrication, assembly, and garage-related issues
• Utilizing knowledge of metallurgy and material weld-ability
• Developing / contributing to the creation of welding standards and specifications
• Developing and making revisions to existing documentation, providing input for technical documentation, papers, and presentations / may deliver technical presentations
• Applying basic lean/six sigma principles to drive improvements to production processes

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or Technical discipline i.e. mechanical/electrical engineering or engineering technology)
• Can work independently with minimal guidance
• Effective communication skills
• Capable of working with current computer applications, CAD programs, and model manipulation
• Ability to solve technical problems that require a professional level of engineering knowledge and manufacturing processes
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to interface with customer (both internal and external)

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience with assembly line operations and garage maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities is a plus
• Hands-on floor support experience, working with shop employees
• Experience in root cause/corrective action- preventive action
• Knowledge of Engineering concepts, practices, drawing standards, procedures, and processes
• Basic knowledge of inspection processes is a plus
• Practice of lean / 6 sigma concepts as applied to manufacturing is a plus
• Familiarity with relevant military and commercial weld standards is a plus
• Knowledge of drilling / machining operations a plus