Prototype Integration Engineers

BAE Systems•Osseo, MN

9d•$115,779 - $196,825

About The Position

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. Our Combat Mission Systems business is hiring a Prototyping Integration Support Engineer to serve as a liaison between design engineering and the prototype shop. The preferred location for this position is Minneapolis, MN and the other option is Sterling Heights, MI. The Prototyping Integration Support Engineer drives engineering resolutions to build issues requiring technical resolution. This individual will lead the root cause analysis and corrective action, and track all engineering related build issues to resolution. The Prototype Integration Support Engineer has the authority to make decisions and implement corrective actions for issues of part fit identified during the fabrication and assembly of products such as Combat and Amphibious Vehicles and Weapon Systems. This role is an integral within the Prototype Network as well as a key member of the broader program execution team comprised of members from the other groups such as manufacturing, program management, production control, and supply chain management. This role will be responsible for technical issue resolution to support the timely execution of the multiple prototype assembly projects. You will also: Analyze 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 product development. 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 (e.g.: improve Configuration Management of TDP and Re-man Drawings, develop and implement design change work flow processes within configuration management and engineering data management systems). Recommend design enhancements for the system, subsystem or component design to the design engineering group. Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives, policies, and rules.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
Ability to quickly evaluate program needs, identify capabilities and technologies needed to support and develop complex integrated and detailed manufacturing and sourcing plans
Ability to effectively lead manufacturing performance including requiring, developing, and implementing corrective action plans
Ability to effectively manage interpersonal relations and conflicts
Ability to use objectivity, creativity, and analytical ability to solve problems

Nice To Haves

Experience managing manufacturing cost and schedule
Experience in competitive proposal evaluations and negotiations
Experience in managing challenging programs on Department of Defense Programs
Experience effectively directing personnel from various functional departments
Experience or familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Experience in developing and communicating program requirements to manufacturing sites/organizations including scopes of work, performance or critical item development, schedules, and Contract Requirements
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and delegate
Ability to plan strategically
Ability to manage projects, and develop budgets
Ability to effectively represent the Company
Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Analyze 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 product development.
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 (e.g.: improve Configuration Management of TDP and Re-man Drawings, develop and implement design change work flow processes within configuration management and engineering data management systems).
Recommend design enhancements for the system, subsystem or component design to the design engineering group.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives, policies, and rules.

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.