Eng Technologist Sr Prin

BAE Systems•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems, a leading defense contractor, is seeking an Engineer Technologist Senior 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. B Shift Weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 5 AM - 5 PM (work 36 hours, paid for 40 hours); ME supports both shifts on weekends. Our ideal candidate will challenge our current operations and focus on improving all facets of our machining and production processes across the site, including new equipment and product integration. The Engineer Technologist Senior 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
Deep knowledge of various machining processes, equipment, tooling, and materials
Proficiency in using Siemens NX software for design and programming of machining operations
Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions
Ability to plan, execute, and manage complex projects, ensuring they are completed successfully on-time and with high-quality results
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of quality control procedures, inspection requirements, and relevant industry standards
Able to plan manufacturing production schedules in accordance with production timeline
Leading the creation of ROMs, BOE and quoting
Proficiency of MS Office Suite products (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experience with Capital Project management and implementation of new equipment and/or factory setup
Experience in programming of CNC machinery sufficient to address programming issues and concerns that may occur on the weekend shift.
Ability to provide immediate hands-on support for technical issues on the shop floor to maintain production schedules and minimize downtime.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
Strong communicator capable of working independently with limited support.
Defense Contracting Experience
10+ 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
Knowledge of writing and editing Post Processors
Program/Project management (PMP a plus)
Expereince in investigating manufacturing & machining defects, identify root causes, and implement permanent corrective and preventive actions.

Nice To Haves

Ability to program multiple head configurations 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
Providing technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers and technicians, leading cross-functional teams, and influencing technical decisions
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
Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate risks associated with machining operations and new technologies
Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for analysis research, and historical records related to machining processes
Identify equipment needs and improvements and pursue capital expenditure for implementation
Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate risks associated with machining operations and new technologies
Special responsibility for providing on-site exclusive technical support over multiple areas to ensure continuous production, troubleshooting equipment, tooling, fixturing, material, and programming issues, and implementing process improvements.
Acting as primary manufacturing engineering source for weekend manufacturing team, with responsibility for preventing & eliminating bottlenecks, and keeping machinery, equipment & production running.
Acting as technical liason between the weekend and weekday manufacturing teams, providing thoroughly documented, timely reports on production performance, issues, and successes.
Train machinists and production staff on new methods, products, programming, & requirements to ensure adherence to product requirements, quality and safety standards.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
paid military leave
paid bereavement leave
any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program
medical benefits (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
business travel accident insurance (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)