BAE Systems

Eng Sr - Ind


PayCompetitive
LocationCedar Rapids/Iowa
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 113106BR

      Job Description

      At BAE Systems, it’s our people who make the difference and are the backbone of our technologies. Employing some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose BAE Systems as the cornerstone of their careers, helping create and deliver communications, integration, and engineering solutions that our global customers demand so that our world keeps moving and stays connected. Join BAE Systems and help shape our future while creating yours.

      BAE Systems is searching for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to work across the Navigation and Sensor Systems (NSS) Operations business unit in support of Microelectronics, Surface Mount Assembly, Top Level Build & Test, Warehouse and Logistics production areas. The person selected for the position will be part of the NSS Operations Excellence team responsible for supporting the growth of Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing across the business.

      Responsibilities to include:

      • Ownership, prioritization and cadence of the NSS site annual continuous improvement plan.
      • Driving change and support the development of a Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean culture.
      • Independent operation throughout the NSS business unit and lead others through the demonstration of Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean knowledge.
      • Facilitation of the ongoing strategic 3–5-year facility layout to ensure most efficient and productive layout and prepare the facility for future growth.
      • Assisting the NSS leadership team with preparation & cadence of key business metrics, Project Performance Reviews (PPR) and periodic Operational Assessments.
      • Working with various levels management, build, and test personnel to drive waste from the production system.
      • Enhancing lean manufacturing education across the operations team.
      Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

      Job Title

      Eng Sr - Ind

      Postal Code

      52404

      Job Family

      Industrial Eng

      Travel Percentage

      Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

      Secret

      Shift

      1st Shift

      Regular or Temporary

      Regular

      Typical Education and Experience

      Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

      Required Skills and Education

      • Bachelor Degree in a Technical Discipline and 4 plus years’ experience practicing Lean Manufacturing. In lieu of technical degree, 10+ years experience in a manufacturing engineering lean/six sigma position. In depth understanding of Lean manufacturing tools and concepts including but not limited to: 7S & Visual Factory Management, Value Stream Mapping, Material Presentation and Kanban delivery systems, Standard Work, Inventory management.
      • Capacity to drive positive change in the organizational culture.
      • Confident with training and public speaking with the ability to lead/facilitate Kaizen events.
      • Strong analytical skills.
      • Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly convey operational metrics against targeted goals.

      Preferred Skills and Education

      • Experienced in change management.
      • Experience in the electronics manufacturing industry including: Microelectronics, Surface Mount Assembly (SMT), Top Level Assembly and Test, Warehouse & Logistics.
      • Experience with Six Sigma & 8D problem solving methodologies is a plus.

      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.

      Department

      1HH_ES PS3 Operations

      Company

      BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg

      Posting Requirements

      Internal/External

      Job Category

      Manufacturing & Maintenance

      U.S. Person Required

      Yes

      Business Area

      Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions

      Physical location of the job

      Full-time onsite

      Salary Max Point

      146982

      Salary Min Point

      86460

      Union Job

      None

      Recruiter

      Erin Vassil

  • About the company

      76667 BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company.

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