Product Engineer

BAE Systems Plc•Fort Wayne, IN

27d•$63,662 - $108,225•Onsite

About The Position

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems PLC, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve. At our Fort Wayne South site, we specialize in the commercial manufacturing of circuit cards and engine controls. We are expanding our facility to integrate US defense products into our team. Please use the following link to learn more about our Fort Wayne community: https://www.visitfortwayne.com/ Culture: At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strengths. We're laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and team-oriented environment and provide opportunity for inner-team coaching and growth opportunities. A day in the life of an Aftermarket Product Engineer consists of working side-by-side with hourly and salaried team members to find and eliminate waste in our processes, as well as ensuring compliance in repairing our products. Reviewing customer and product repair requirements, proposing repair options to our customers, and ensuring compliance to customer purchase orders are a critical daily focus. By monitoring and attacking process bottlenecks such as trending quality defects, knowledge and training gaps, or general process inefficiencies, our Producuct Engineers are counted on to utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to continuously improve. Candidates need to be strong in following technical documentation, analytical problem solving, digging down to root cause, and implementing creative systemic corrective actions to prevent recurrence. We embrace change, and encourage each other to learn from our failures to drive better solutions in the future. Familiarity with automated and/or advanced manufacturing processes is a plus. Our Product Engineers can also support our manufacturing floor in building standardized work instructions, and leading Kaizen events and process walks. If you're a motivated problem solver, who enjoys a new type of challenge every day, this job is made for you! About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Requirements

Business Administration Degree or Certificate in Technical field
Enter FAA mandated Anti-Drug Pool. Subject to random drug testing
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, utilizing root cause analysis
Ability to interpret technical specifications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize multiple activities in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Engineering
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience
Preferred degrees: industrial engineering, engineering technology, and other degrees with a focus on manufacturing
Skills and experience utilizing Oracle, Windchill or Data Analysis software
General understanding of electronics manufacturing processes
Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts
Ability to interpret and apply specifications, standards, and customer requirements
Proficiency with MS Office Products

Responsibilities

working side-by-side with hourly and salaried team members to find and eliminate waste in our processes
ensuring compliance in repairing our products
Reviewing customer and product repair requirements
proposing repair options to our customers
ensuring compliance to customer purchase orders
monitoring and attacking process bottlenecks such as trending quality defects, knowledge and training gaps, or general process inefficiencies
utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to continuously improve
following technical documentation
analytical problem solving
digging down to root cause
implementing creative systemic corrective actions to prevent recurrence
building standardized work instructions
leading Kaizen events and process walks

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.