Engineer I - Manufacturing - Westminster, CO

Engineer I - Manufacturing - Westminster, CO

At BAE Systems SMS's Westminster Colorado location, we develop and manufacture state of the art RF & sensor technologies. The Manufacturing & Test Operations (MTO) group comprises of talented individuals who are passionate about delivering new capabilities, optimize efficiencies and drive resiliency across our infrastructure. The Development Manufacturing Engineer has a challenging and dynamic role that requires a strong operational contributor. The ideal candidate will develop a strong relationship with the internal customer, define strong relationships with contract manufacturers and help grow an expanding product portfolio within BAE Systems SMS.

The Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.

What You'll Do:

• Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support for products and processes within a development value stream.
• Modify, refine and provide input to ensure design producibility.
• Analyze data, evaluate and implement improvements to meet contract, quality and schedule requirements.
• Support design reviews of drawings, procedures and engineering orders for completeness.
• Implement engineering changes and incorporate corrective action.
• Contribute to the generation of manufacturing schedules that meet program schedule milestones.
• Work independently or in a team environment to resolve issues using data-based root cause analysis; diligently applies firm corrective actions.
• Aid in maintaining all manufacturing procedures, processes, records and reports in alignment with Quality Management System and/or contract requirements for quality and performance.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing build instructions.
• Aid in the maintaining and controlling production tooling in accordance with QMS requirements.
• Design and/or communicate tool design needs to tool design engineers.
• Contribute to collection and analysis of technical data in support of product performance.
• Support status meetings with program managers and customers.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Design, Development/Test Engineering, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Process Labs and outside suppliers.
• Maintain excellent rapport with internal/external customers.
• Effectively utilize in-house business systems including Manufacturing Execution System, manufacturing shop floor control, internal status reporting, and product data management system.
• Facilitate execution of the production system utilizing lean manufacturing principles.
• Focus on problem solving with goal of dynamic gains over short term results.
• Systems thinking approach to process improvement.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required. May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Minimum Education Required: Bachelors

Job Category: Engineering

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Required Education, Experience, & Skills BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. Knowledge of DFM Principles; Lean Manufacturing Principles and/ or Lean Product and Process Development Demonstrates the ability to organize information, job tasks, and manage time for most efficient and effective performance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills A current, active Secret security clearance. RF or Electro Optics knowledge or experience. Solid communication skills with ability to present to variety of audiences. Complementary skills such as programming languages (C#, C++), CAD, and other manufacturing tools. Standard Query Language proficiency (SQL), Python or other data analytics languages.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $63653 - $108210 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.

Location: Westminster, Colorado

Job Code: Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company: BAE Systems - Space & Mission Systems