Sr. Industrial Engineer

Job Description BAE Systems, one of the world’s largest defense contractors and a Top 10 prime contractor to the Department of War, is hiring a Senior Industrial Engineer at our Louisville site, which specializes in the fabrication and assembly of major Naval shipboard components. We work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

• Identify the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow
• Establish methods for maximum utilization of facilities and personnel
• Reduce waste, rework, and cycle times
• Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, and the purchase/lease/maintenance of equipment
• Design factory layouts that align with the plan and vision for safe delivery
• Collaborate with various internal departments that include Program Management, Production Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Purchasing, Finance, and Operations to develop a world class manufacturing facility
• Develop and deploy a framework to sustain the utilization of lean concepts
• Ability to create a process improvement roadmap for assigned value stream focusing on lead time and cycle time reductions
• Engage in regular communications with production support, planning, logistics, quality, manufacturing supervisors, Safety, and direct labor workforce to assess operations performance
• Summarize and present findings to internal customers to gain buy-in for improvement efforts
• Discuss the status of metrics and key performance indicators with Site Leadership
• Participate in projects outside of day-to-day scope to broaden knowledge of the business and add value by working cross functionally

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as engineering or technology
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency of MS Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent planning, time management, organization, and ability to handle multiple assignments
• Effective written and spoken communication skills
• Experience working with current computer applications, CAD programs and model manipulation
• Project management experience in a relevant manufacturing environment
• Experience with developing cost-benefit analysis, ROI and estimating production standards
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Defense Contracting Experience
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, such as Baan or Oracle
• Background or experience with welding, machining and assembly processes in a heavy equipment or component environment
• Six Sigma and/or Lean certification
• Experience with Capital Project management

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922

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.