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Job Description
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.
BAE Systems is searching for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to work across the Navigation and Sensor Systems (NSS) Operations business unit in support of Microelectronics, Surface Mount Assembly, Top Level Build & Test, Warehouse and Logistics production areas. The person selected for the position will be part of the NSS Operations Excellence team responsible for supporting the growth of Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing across the business.
Responsibilities to include:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457
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.
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.
BAE Systems is searching for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to work across the Navigation and Sensor Systems (NSS) Operations business unit in support of Microelectronics, Surface Mount Assembly, Top Level Build & Test, Warehouse and Logistics production areas. The person selected for the position will be part of the NSS Operations Excellence team responsible for supporting the growth of Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing across the business.
Responsibilities to include:
- Ownership, prioritization and cadence of the NSS site annual continuous improvement plan.
- Driving change and support the development of a Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean culture.
- Independent operation throughout the NSS business unit and lead others through the demonstration of Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean knowledge.
- Facilitation of the ongoing strategic 3-5-year facility layout to ensure most efficient and productive layout and prepare the facility for future growth.
- Assisting the NSS leadership team with preparation & cadence of key business metrics, Project Performance Reviews (PPR) and periodic Operational Assessments.
- Working with various levels management, build, and test personnel to drive waste from the production system.
- Enhancing lean manufacturing education across the operations team.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor Degree in a Technical Discipline and 4 plus years' experience practicing Lean Manufacturing. In lieu of technical degree, 10+ years experience in a manufacturing engineering lean/six sigma position. In depth understanding of Lean manufacturing tools and concepts including but not limited to: 7S & Visual Factory Management, Value Stream Mapping, Material Presentation and Kanban delivery systems, Standard Work, Inventory management.
- Capacity to drive positive change in the organizational culture.
- Confident with training and public speaking with the ability to lead/facilitate Kaizen events.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly convey operational metrics against targeted goals.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experienced in change management.
- Experience in the electronics manufacturing industry including: Microelectronics, Surface Mount Assembly (SMT), Top Level Assembly and Test, Warehouse & Logistics.
- Experience with Six Sigma & 8D problem solving methodologies is a plus.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457
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.
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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.
