• Job Description

  Req#: 114540BR

  Job Description

  How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.
  
  BAE Systems, in support of Combat Mission Systems, is seeking a Supplier Quality Continuous Improvement Engineer to support continuous improvement activities through education of Operations Excellence (OE) guiding principles, Value Stream Mapping, and Waste Identification and Elimination. In this role as a Supplier Quality Continuous Improvement Engineer, you'll teach, coach, and drive OE practices via training sessions, kaizen activities, and hands-on problem solving with team members. In your role, you'll directly support the Supplier Development Team and Program.
  
  You can anticipate the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Support travel of up to 75% to visit suppliers within the United States, typically clustered in PA, MI, KY, or AZ.
  • Initial focus on the development of lean/synchronous material flow (key focus from material receiving to assembly).
  • Implement pull systems (kanban, visual, andons, forward broadcast, etc.) that promote JIT delivery to the assembly lines.
  • Develop and document standard work (job elements and cycle time for each element) for tugger and fork truck delivery loops – balance the work as required to utilize material handlers most effectively.
  • Eliminate/Reduce fork truck delivery to assembly wherever and whenever possible (JEP initiative);
  • Reduce assembly line side inventory in order to promote Safety (egress), Quality, and Efficiency (optimized part presentation to operators);
  • Reduce waste in the material delivery flow to improve delivery flow safety and efficiency.
  • Deliver OE training modules as required to meet training timeline set for JEP.
  • Develop expert level problem solving techniques and logical thinking through root cause analysis (5-Whys and A3 documents) while coaching others in the same direction;
  • Support training activities plant wide across all shifts as required;
  • Actively engage in “Train the Trainer” initiatives in order to expedite training at all levels, everywhere in the plant;
  • Conduct daily “Go and See” walks with plant leaders, managers, and support personnel in order to acknowledge operators, identify any safety concerns, and look for any of the 8 wastes in the process;
  • Lead team of non-exempts and help them develop OE skill set and way of thinking;
  • Drive 5s. Provide 5s Training, assist in the implementation phases (sort, set in order) and sustainment phases (standardize, self-audit), and become integral part of plant wide assessments;
  • Promote visual management tools including metrics boards (Takt, Ergo, etc.) with Team Managers, Operators, and all other JEP personnel;
  • Lead OE Projects, kaizen events, and other continuous improvement efforts;
  • Develop small cross-functional teams that can help improve the plant daily. Use these teams to conduct Value Stream Maps and to identify wastes;
  • Identify the improvements to be made that will eliminate waste;
  • Track key metrics (Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Cost) and wastes eliminated by the team;
  • Support COS (Cummins Operation System) principles of ‘Establish the Right Environment’, ‘Involve People and Promote Teamwork’ and ‘Synchronize Flows’;
  • Support OE (Lean Manufacturing) principles in eliminating waste, reducing variation and standardizing routine processes and the 3 year Vision & Strategy and the OE Training Initiative as defined;
  • Act as a SME on OE Principles and the ability to drive these and other key initiatives;
  • Develop thorough understanding of how the OE sub-practices affect each area of the business.

  Job Title

  Eng Sr - Quality

  Postal Code

  17408-8975

  Job Family

  Quality Eng

  Travel Percentage

  75%+

  Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

  Confidential

  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

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience, or the overall equivalent;
  • Applicable experience specifically in prior roles of Supplier Quality and/or Continuous Improvement;
  • General understanding of machining processes and material flows/movement through a manufacturing plant;
  • In-depth understanding of lean methodologies and deployment of lean;
  • Familiar with the common approaches in problem-solving (Six sigma, 5-Why, A3, etc.);
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
  • Familiar with time-study or cycle-time methodology;
  • Strong interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication;
  • Ability to support up to 75% travel.

  Preferred Skills and Education

  • Basic understanding of material handling methods/part presentation/supply chain – receiving door to point of use;
  • Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing principals: Go and See, 5S, Kan-Ban, Process Mapping, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement tools;
  • Use of AutoCAD or other design software;
  • Six Sigma Greenbelt;
  • 4 year degree in Industrial Engineering/Operations Management or equivalent;
  • Lean experience or certification TWI train the trainer, Kaizen instructor from Toyota trainers, and Problem Solving training (Toyota 8 Step Method).

  About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

  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 naval 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.
  
  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.

  Department

  32QA_P&S CMS Quality Assurance

  Company

  130_BAE Systems Land&Armaments LP

  Posting Requirements

  Internal/External

  Job Category

  Supply Chain & Logistics

  U.S. Person Required

  Yes

  Business Area

  Combat Mission Systems

  Physical location of the job

  Full-time remote

  Additional Country (1)

  United States

  Additional State/Province (1)

  Michigan

  Additional City (1)

  Sterling Heights

  Additional Postal Code (1)

  48312

  Additional Country (2)

  United States

  Additional State/Province (2)

  Kentucky

  Additional City (2)

  Louisville

  Additional Postal Code (2)

  40214

  Additional Country (3)

  United States

  Additional State/Province (3)

  Arizona

  Additional City (3)

  Phoenix

  Additional Postal Code (3)

  85044

  Salary Max Point

  146982

  Salary Min Point

  86460

  Union Job

  None

  Recruiter

  Stephanie Vogelsang

• About the company

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

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