Operations Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) Co-op, Summer/Fall

BAE Systems Plc•Cedar Rapids, IA

32d•$42,654 - $57,573•Onsite

About The Position

At BAE Systems, it's our people who make the difference and are the backbone of our technologies. Employing some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose BAE Systems as the cornerstone of their careers, helping create and deliver communications, integration, and engineering solutions that our global customers demand so that our world keeps moving and stays connected. Join BAE Systems and help shape our future while creating yours. In this position, you will participate in BAE Systems' nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, where you will Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. The LEAP Program will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, engage in career development opportunities, and network with our business leaders and the other students in the program. Role Summary This position provides technical and operational support to the Operations team by enabling and improving the flow of product through manufacturing and supply chain. We welcome students from Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Logistics, or related majors. Assignments range from straightforward and reactionary in nature to complex and strategic projects, offering exposure to the core of operations leadership at BAE Systems. The Iowa site is a major pipeline into the competitive Operations Leadership Development Program, with potential future opportunities across multiple U.S. locations. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a 4-year technical, engineering, operations, or supply chain management degree
Effective communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working in a team environment.
High energy with a desire to learn and grow.

Nice To Haves

Have completed at least sophomore year.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering coursework or experience, particularly in troubleshooting and monitoring test equipment.
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other 2D/3D CAD software.
Strong data analytics skills using Microsoft Office applications.
Software skills such as SQL, Tableau, or Power BI.
Oracle experience is a plus
Experience with robotics and automation.
Knowledge of electronics manufacturing and test processes.
Exposure to logistics, or project management (inventory management, lead-time reduction, warehouse management, maintenance management).

Responsibilities

Participate in manufacturing and operations projects including work cell design, material presentation, layout, optimization, and resource utilization.
Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and lead-time improvements through the application of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Analyze manufacturing and/or test data to assist the manufacturing team with continuous improvement efforts, defect reduction, and cost improvement.
Support troubleshooting and monitoring of test equipment (mechanical/electrical background is a strong plus).
Lead or assist engineers in the development of root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and test defects.
Develop and execute methodologies to interpret and display manufacturing and operations data and metrics to factory floor personnel.
Assist with tooling and assembly fixture design where needed.
Support robotics, automation, and process improvement projects as required.
Assist the engineering and operations support team with factory layout and process flow including the development of 2D CAD layouts.
Engage in inventory management, materials flow, and warehouse initiatives to improve throughput and delivery performance.
Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives involving logistics and project management to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency.
Individual job duties may vary depending on project needs.

Benefits

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan.
Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

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