Engineer Technologist Principal (Machining)

BAE Systems • Louisville, KY

169d • $105,254 - $178,931

About The Position

BAE Systems, a leading defense contractor and Fortune 500 Company, is seeking an Engineer Technologist Principal to join our Naval weapon systems team in Louisville, Kentucky. At BAE Systems, we value our workforce and their well-being. We prioritize safety, offer generous benefits, and promote work life balance, like a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Our ideal candidate will challenge our current operations and focus on improving all facets of our machining processes across the site. The Engineer Technologist Principal will be the leaders in machining innovation across the Production Value Stream and will be at the forefront of problem solving and resolution to technical production barriers. They are responsible for ensuring technical compliance to manufacturing processes, policies, and procedures while providing innovative solutions to our cross-functional teams to improve customer delivery, cost and schedule.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as engineering or technology
• Proficiency in using Siemens NX software for design and programming of machining operations
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, inspection requirements, and relevant industry standards
• Ability to plan, execute, and manage complex projects, ensuring they are completed successfully on-time and with high-quality results
• Deep knowledge of various machining processes, equipment, tooling, and materials
• Proficiency of MS Office Suite products (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Defense Contracting Experience
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to program multiple head configurations
• 7+ years in a machining and manufacturing environment
• Capable of programming complex 3, 4, and 5 axis mills, along with multi-axis vertical and horizontal lathes
• Leading the creation of ROMs, BOE and quoting
• Program/Project management (PMP a plus)

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic technical direction and guidance on complex projects, influencing technical decisions and ensuring alignment with business goals
• Work with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and production, to ensure seamless integration of machining processes
• Developing new machining processes, improving existing ones, and creating necessary tooling and fixtures
• Identifying and resolving complex technical issues related to machining processes, equipment and product quality
• Implement and maintain quality control measures throughout the machining process monitoring and final inspection
• Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for analysis research, and historical records related to machining processes

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees