Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Production Support

BAE Systems • SC

86d • $70,735 - $120,250

About The Position

BAE Systems is hiring a Mechanical Engineer in Aiken, SC on First Shift to provide Engineering Production Support (EPS) of the multiple production programs. This candidate will serve as an interface between manufacturing, design and production engineering for evaluating and resolving problems related to the design and fabrication of mechanical subsystems, assemblies, and components. This candidate will support design related change notices and variance activities. This position is part of our onsite Engineering Production Support (EPS) team. The position would be ideal for a Mechanical Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer interested in production manufacturing and problem solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar degree.
• Entry level knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a relevant technical field of specialization.
• Experienced using 3D CAD software such as PTC Creo (Pro/Engineer, ProductView).
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to coordinate multiple priorities to achieve a deliverable deadline.
• Familiarity with current computer applications and technologies in applicable engineering disciplines.
• Ability to create/maintain large Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to resolve basic technical design and development problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with customers to solve technical problems.
• Demonstrated self-starter, who requires minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting engineering in a prototype or production environment where weldments, fabrication of machined parts, and assembly and integration of subsystems is performed.
• Experience working with military ground vehicles.
• Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards.
• Knowledgeable of the Manufacturing and Configuration Management System.
• Familiarity with CREO.
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing ASME Y14.5-2009.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements.
• Support vehicle production on 1st or 2nd Shift by being the Engineering Point of Contact for the various programs.
• Work with production support to create Problem Reports detailing engineering related issues with items in production, liaising with Integrated Program Team (IPT) to develop a solution.
• Maintain the Variance control process for production related variations from the technical data package (TDP). This includes obtaining Internal and Customer approval for subject Variances.
• Develop timely, complex and non-complex solutions to problems and coordinate effective 'fixes' through Variances, standard and non-standard repairs and configuration notes.
• Assist in assigned special projects and/or process improvement teams to improve work effectiveness and relationships between Design and Production.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives, policies, and rules.
• Daily coordination with onsite Operations, Quality and Supply Chain teams.
• Support mBOM and Drawing package related issues.
• Support weekly and pre-material review board efforts.
• Assist in VIR investigation and responses for Aiken site related issues.

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.
• Paid military leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees