Principal Industrial Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Industrial Engineering change agent to drive Operational Excellence throughout our Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions. Are you looking for a challenging and exciting role that will allow you to drive operational performance while owning key projects for our customers? Do you take initiative to solve problems and pursue continuous improvement opportunities? Are you analytical, technically minded, and detail-oriented? If so, we want you to join the BAE Systems, Inc team.
In this role, you'll provide support with layout, process design, process improvement implementation and that enables our sites to achieve peak performance. You'll lead Continuous Improvement initiatives and projects, and you'll identify and implement process flow, cost reduction, quality, and safety improvements. This is a high visibility position where you will interact across all levels from the Shop floor to the Board room, and you will be challenged to deliver results that have a direct impact on company profitability.
Job Responsibilities:

• Use accepted industrial engineering and accounting principles to develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing build process and standards (i.e. - Cycle Time, OEE, TMP, etc.).
• Utilize continuous improvement methodologies to assist operations in process improvement and meeting strategic objectives.
• Enact improvement to resolve productivity flow problems and/or minimize cost.
• Drive sustained improvements through the utilization of process flows, operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Assist in determining optimal shop floor layouts, product flow strategies, assembly methods, ergonomics, material handling, etc.
• Perform time and motion studies to develop standards for labor utilization.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Ability to work collaboratively across departmental lines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized and proficient in project management
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills
• Proven ability to motivate and influence teammates to drive organizational change
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Required Education and Experience:

• BS in Industrial Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated leadership in process improvement including logistics, supply chain, material presentation to the manufacturing areas, manufacturing flow optimization and implementation of operations work standards including methods and time standards
• Experience establishing and maintaining work standards, methods and build times.
• Experience organizing material flow throughout the value stream from receipt through shipping.

• Experience leading Continuous Improvement events and implementing the results within Operations
• Experience establishing and monitoring Equipment Capacity

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Seven plus years' experience in manufacturing operations
• Experience with Lean Sigma methodologies, sigma certification

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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.
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.