Full Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer to join and drive our Supplier Development Program (SDP). This individual is a self-starting leader and technical problem solver who can bridge the gap between data analysis and shop-floor execution. The ideal candidate possesses the analytical skills to identify data trends and the manufacturing engineering expertise to go on-site at suppliers and implement solutions such as process automation, tooling/fixturing improvements, and control plans.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze quality and manufacturing data to identify trends and focus areas that drive impactful process improvements at suppliers
- Plan, organize, and lead cross-functional teams through a multiphase development approach including onsite supplier events, e.g., assessments, kaizens, training, etc.
- Conduct onsite technical assessments of supplier manufacturing capabilities to identify bottlenecks, process gaps, or risks.
- Leverage manufacturing and process engineering experience to help create training and supplier development plans with measurements of success that benefit both the supplier and BAE Systems
- Collaborate with suppliers to successfully implement and monitor the development plans
- Present supplier development plans, results, and impact to key stakeholders including internal and external senior leadership
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 2-4+ years of direct experience or 6-8+ years of engineering experience in lieu of degree
- Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Ability to develop solutions to a wide range of problems, escalating novel issues
- Experience with process improvements, including tooling/fixture design, automation, yield improvement, etc.
- Self-starter that fosters and nurtures teamwork
- Experience with Quality Management Systems (Ex: ISO9001/AS9100)
- Strong Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action (RCCA) experience
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Effectively plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple assignments to meet commitments
- Ability to travel up to 50%
Preferred Skills and Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or industrial preferred) or technical field
- Direct experience with Supplier Development
- Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL), specifically 7 - 10
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) experience (AS9145), including process flow diagrams (PFD), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and control plans
- Configuration Management (EIA 649)
- Some experience with sourcing and execution in a regulated industry such as Aerospace/Defense
- Special Processes (Chemical Processing, Welding, etc.) experience or exposure
- Lean-6Sigma experience/certification(s)