Eng II - Ind

BAE Systems•Boulder, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports through our Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit, which plays a fundamental role in enabling effective and efficient business practices and program execution. Key responsibilities outlined include development and execution of strategic capital investments, streamlining supply chain and logistics, maintaining state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations, and managing workspace at our top-notch facilities. Our Team’s Mission: We align business needs to develop an enterprise-wide workspace strategy by creating environments that enable success of our people and hardware. The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

Requirements

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years of related experience.
A proven Industrial Engineering skillset that demonstrates a solid aptitude for modeling, queueing analysis, value stream analysis, and project management.
A creative approach to problem solving and an appetite for experimentation.
A problem-solving endurance that persists in the wake of initial setbacks.
Experience aligning and influencing fellow employees without direct functional responsibilities.
Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
An innate mentality that seeks dynamic gains over static optimizations.
A solid focus on the horizontal flow of value across several supporting organizations.
Demonstrated experience successfully leading projects and/or teams.
Demonstrated aptitude for collaboration, recognition of individuals strengths and areas for improvement, and an ability to manage misalignment between individuals and/or groups.
Ability to create, interpret and present manufacturing metrics and reports, internally and higher levels of management.
Experience in facility expansion planning and design using the traditional Industrial Engineering tool set (block diagrams, material flow analysis, capacity planning, material handling systems, etc.).
Direct experience with Lean Manufacturing and demonstrated ability to teach the Lean Manufacturing tool set (6S, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, single piece flow) is necessary
Experience with AutoCAD, MS Suite, MS Project, and MS Visio.
Ability to work and manage to strict schedules.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment to achieve solutions that are best for the company.
The applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Nice To Haves

Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.
Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
Experience with simulation modeling software and methodologies is preferred.
Degree in Industrial Engineering.
Low volume / high mix manufacturing experience.
Background in optics, payload manufacturing, or similar work environments.
Background in RF, EOIR, prototype development, or similar work environments.
Experience in asset management, control, and improvement.
Thorough understanding of financial analysis concepts and methods.
Lean accounting knowledge.
Experience with Revit.

Responsibilities

Evaluate system capacity & demand, identifying constraints and waste, and propose effective solutions in a high mix product environment in support of our Strategic Business Units.
Perform various analysis of the value stream ensuring proper layouts, material flows, and available capacity enabling successful program execution.
Facilitate operational strategic planning efforts to identify purpose and long-term goals and support the development of a strategic roadmap for future operations growth.
Identify and resolve systemic issues impacting production throughput and efficiency, using sound problem solving techniques and risk assessments.
Identify current value stream constraints and understand the effects of forecasted business growth on factory capacity.
Improve forecast database management and analyze the outputs to quantify business growth.
Engage and report to senior operational and engineering leaders, team members, and stakeholders to gain alignment on implementation plans and success metrics.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the company.
Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Maintain an intense focus and continuous presence where the work is performed.
Take regular Gemba walks, “go and see” to gather the facts, and develop a deep and thorough understanding of the process and facts.
Influence others with a Lean coaching approach (respect for people, “go and see” behavior, put problems first, and continuously intensify collaboration).
Be accountable, drive accountability within the organization, and put problems first with a sense of urgency.
Lead teams through projects and mentor junior industrial engineers and project managers.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.

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
military leave
bereavement leave
any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
medical benefits (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
business travel accident insurance (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)