Our BAE Systems team in Fort Wayne is searching for a highly motivated and experienced Product Development Engineer (PDE) candidate to support the New Product Introduction (NPI) team. The core purpose of the NPI PDE position is to leverage technical experience to support strategic initiatives and drive execution in order to enable the team to meet program objectives for new complex aerospace engines, flight and airframe electronic designs. This effort will also require teaming with colleagues to achieve required design, quality, cost and delivery expectations. The successful candidate will work as part of a cross-functional team to provide technical support and feedback on designs as they relate to product manufacturability for both Circuit Card and Electronic Unit assemblies. In addition, the successful candidate will also need to: PROGRAM EXECUTION / DELIVERY • Work closely with the Area Business and Product Center Leaders and program office to identify leadership-level tasks that fit with areas of expertise, assume accountability on these tasks as appropriate, and drive results • Develop action plans according to priorities as determined by the program office. • Drive continuous improvement to ensure external/internal delivered quality, program cost, and design to unit production cost (DTUPC) are met within this area of the program. • Take part in project related presentations, feedback on results, etc. • Sound project methodologies used • Project plans adhered to and delivery dates met as per deadlines agreed to • Effective balance of project focus - maintaining effective operations as well as driving continuous improvement • External and internal delivered quality, program cost, and design to unit production cost are met. • Continuous improvement metrics are met, e.g. rework ratios, defects per unit, DTUPC, delivery quality) STRATEGY • Support new business development proposals and participate in program and design reviews • Develop business and operations technology to support proposals and drive productivity improvements • Pursue an active self-training program on value analysis techniques, supplier manufacturing processes, internal electronic assembly manufacturing methods and processes, pricing analysis, financial systems, and proposal and cost estimating practices • Drive bill of material and process changes that improve speed and component availability. • Sound and compliant proposals • Production readiness for programs is compliant and supportive of manufacturing processes, methods, and material. • Unit production cost burndown analysis shows decreasing cost due to continuous improvements initiatives. TEAM COLLABORATION • Work closely with all areas of the team to ensure effective collaboration and influence team success • Identify and communicate program/product development needs to the Product Center Lead and program office • Identify gaps in team structure and recommend solutions • Drive positive culture both internally and externally • Ensure that effective cross-functional working relationships are in place and effectively maintained to facilitate the smooth execution of project work • Organize and lead project teams Develop teams to implement / execute projects Follow up on project delivery based on predetermined deadlines • Effective and efficient team • Well defined coaching relationships • Effective communication path within team, communication flowing • Visible modelling and coaching of effective meeting behaviors • Visible modelling of Work values ethics and behaviors SAFETY • Ensure compliance to all aspects of Safety • Proactively maintain a safe working environment • Comply with audits • Absence of an OSHA and SHE recordable events • Identify potential safety concerns • Effective, timely participation in safety discussions • Observation of adherence to safety standards 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. Required Skills and Education • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of manufacturing, project management • Advanced-level technical skills and knowledge of technical requirements and system flows skills relevant to job / area of work. • Formal technical qualification related to field of work. • Experience in creating bid packages to include material and labor Preferred Skills and Education • Engineering Degree • Lean Manufacturing Experience • Experience supporting new business development proposals • Experience participating in program and design reviews • Experiece developing business and operations technology to support proposals and drive productivity • Electronics manufacturing background • Green or Black Belt training