Manufacturing Technician

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Job Description General Role Provide technical support in the development and production of military soft goods such as upholstery, cushions and parachutes. Specific Responsibilities

Assist in the design and development of aircraft and military vehicle seating upholstery and cushions

Train Production department leads in the operation of these industrial sewing machines: Binding machine, Serger, Walking Foot, Double Needle, Class 7 and Zig Zag

Establish time standards

Develop flat patterns and templates for soft goods

Work with quality to resolve production issues and ensure customer satisfaction

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings as they pertain to sewing

Develop processes for cutting and bonding non-rigid polyurethane foams

Program fabric cutters and sewing machines

Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Skills

2+ years of manufacturing experience

Sewing knowledge

Military standards for sewing materials

Manufacturing using contact adhesives

Programming lasers and CNC fabric cutters using CAD software (i.e. Creo, PTC, AutoCAD)

Experience building and maintaining tooling

Troubleshoot mechanical issues and adjust machine parameters

Experience setting up and operating industrial sewing machines

Reading and interpreting blueprints / engineering drawings

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Skills

Associates Degree

Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Excel to perform entry-level calculations

Demonstrated ability in CAD or other programming applications to perform develop patterns and templates

Experience with LEAN Manufacturing Principles

Commitment to developing talent

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $79327 - $126924 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 Platforms & Services 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.