Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description What's it like working for a company knowing that what you do protects what really matters and make a difference in people's lives? Inspiring.

At BAE Systems, we deliver 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. Do you like working in a cohesive team environment? Do you want a career with a variety of challenges working with leading edge technology intended to protect our warfighter? If so, then we want to hear from you!

At BAE Systems we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer with experience supporting circuit card assemblies. As a Manufacturing Engineer in this position, the candidate would lead the design, support, and continuous improvement of production processes. The candidate must demonstrate strong technical aptitude, communication skills, and be able to work cross-functionally within the operations organization and with other discipline/functions.


This position is first shift on a 9/80 work schedule

This position may include the following activities:

• Design and maintain production processes, work instructions, routes, and assembly documentation.
• Design, standardize, and maintain bench layouts.
• Lead cost, yield, and productivity improvement efforts using data analysis and lean manufacturing principles.
• Review and maintain HPU and Lead Time.
• Identify and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) that impact manufacturing processes.
• Support factory safety, ergonomics, 7S, and environmental compliance through assessments and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) and process qualification plans (PQP).
• Train manufacturing staff and provide daily technical support on process execution and issue resolution.
• Create drawings for, and procure, fixtures, tools, and manufacturing aids.
• Perform validations on tools and equipment, and manage wearables, fixtures, and tooling inventory.
• Drive equipment moves and factory transitions, coordinating MEP needs and production readiness.
• Drive root cause investigations and lead implementation of corrective and preventive actions (RCCA).
• Oversee capital projects and manage procurement activities for manufacturing resources.
• Lead / support Transition to Production (site relocations and NPI) efforts in the factory.
• Represent the manufacturing team in audits, CAB meetings, and customer engagements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or Technical discipline i.e. mechanical/electrical engineering or engineering technology)
• 7+ years in Manufacturing engineering
• Can work independently with minimal guidance
• 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
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience interfacing with customer (both internal and external)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with assembly line operations and circuit card assembly operations
• 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
• Practice of lean / 6 sigma concepts as applied to manufacturing is
• Knowledge of machining and painting operations

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.