Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

BAE Systems•Louisville, KY

1d•$88,189 - $149,922•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join its Naval weapon systems team in Louisville, Kentucky. The role leads machining innovation across the Production Value Stream and focuses on improving machining processes, solving technical production barriers, and ensuring compliance with manufacturing processes, policies, and procedures. The engineer provides technical direction and innovative solutions to cross-functional teams to improve customer delivery, cost, and schedule. The position works with design, quality, production, maintenance, operations, and scheduling teams to develop and optimize machining processes; assess equipment and tooling needs; resolve technical and product-quality issues; and implement quality controls. It also includes preparing budget and approval documentation, monitoring machine performance, maintaining process and equipment documentation, and supporting training for shop and floor personnel. The position offers a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with 8+ years of experience; an associate degree with 6+ years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field with 4+ years of experience.
Experience using Siemens NX for design and modeling of fixtures, components, and parts, and connection to machine programming is highly preferred.
Experience with Vericut or other machining simulation software.
Knowledge of CNC machining, including lathes, turning, milling, hobbing, routers, cutters, grinding, drilling, EDM, and machine centers; manual machining; and related equipment, tooling, and fixturing.
Familiarity with GD&T, blueprint reading, and machine tolerances.
Experience with MRP-type systems and shop floor data collection.
Knowledge of materials and metallurgy relevant to machining operations.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with technical and non-technical audiences.
Knowledge of quality control procedures, inspection requirements, and relevant industry standards.
Ability to plan, execute, and manage complex projects to successful, timely, high-quality completion.
Experience in problem-solving, priority setting, team engagement, communication, and project management.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite products, including SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Nice To Haves

5+ years in a machine and manufacturing operation or environment.
Experience in defense contracting manufacturing.
Excellent time management, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Exposure to programming multiple head configurations.
Exposure to programming complex 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and multi-axis vertical and horizontal lathes.
Experience creating ROMs and BOEs and quoting equipment and tooling.
Professional certifications such as PMP, CQE, Six Sigma, ISO, or problem-solving certifications.
Program or project management experience; PMP is highly favored.
Experience using Lean manufacturing methods to reduce costs and improve quality.
Experience in value stream mapping, Visio, and machining operation layouts.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic technical direction and guidance on complex projects, influence technical decisions, and align work with business goals.
Work with design, quality, and production teams to integrate machining processes.
Develop and optimize machining processes and create tooling and fixtures to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
Identify equipment needs for existing and new product manufacturing.
Evaluate new or used equipment for return on investment, ability to meet component and product requirements, and safety and ergonomic suitability.
Prepare BOEs and appropriations for approval and administer budgeted funding for tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
Monitor machine performance and coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and tooling and equipment calibration with Maintenance and Operations.
Identify and resolve complex technical issues related to machining processes, equipment, and product quality.
Provide technical support to machinists, shop personnel, Operations, and Scheduling.
Work with Quality Engineering to implement and maintain quality controls, including monitoring and periodic and final inspections.
Create and maintain routers, work instructions, tooling and equipment specifications, engineering changes, and analysis and historical records related to machining processes.
Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Operations to resolve manufacturing issues.
Support training and development of shop and floor personnel in machining best practices.