Engineering Production Support LEAD Projects _ AMPV

Job Description The AMPV Engineering Production Support (EPS) Lead position is responsible for the overall management of all activities to resolve production vehicle build issues in a timely manner and communicate status regularly to program management. This position must interact effectively with the program engineering team, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, the materials planning and management group and DCMA in support of combat vehicle sales. This involves performing an impact analysis when issues arise and prioritizing the resolution of issues based on feedback from all of the stakeholders.
The performance of this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Determine and staff the required level of resources on the EPS team
• Provide EAC values for the EPS effort
• Provide leadership and coordination of the EPS team and IPT design engineers to solve production issues in a timely manner
• Be cognizant of production issues and attend AMPV Production meetings with 80%+ attendance and assign other personnel from the EPS team to attend in your absence
• Monitor AMPV York and Aiken fabrication and vehicle assembly barrier issue boards and closure of any whiteboard issues
• Involve appropriate IPT Leads & Responsible Engineers, and immediately notify IPT engineers of new issues or if an issue has changed criticality or is hot item of the day if the responsible engineer is not in attendance of production meetings.
• Proactively manage and schedule engineers’ and designers’ support calendars as needed to support incorporation efforts
• Maintain the IPT Lead and responsible engineer POC list and communicate to the Production team.
• Maintain floor support schedule at least one month out with engineers and designers from the program team
• Coordinate efforts between Operations and Engineering and set up cross-functional meetings if needed to address particular hot issues.
• Responsible for engineering support to production before and after sales of vehicles
• Lead the Variance creation, approval, submittal process management and maintenance
• Maintain a single status spreadsheet for tracking Major and Minor Variances, provide the needed metrics as required.
• Ensure Causal Codes are assigned to all Problem Reports and metrics are collected and provided to the EPS Section Manager
• Capture lessons learned, VIR and problem report metrics for process improvement implementation for AMPV and for future program efforts

#IJS Required Education, Experience, & Skills

* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline (typically mechanical or aerospace engineering) plus 6 years relevant experience; or a Master’s degree and 4 years relevant experience

* Experience creating or analyzing moderately complex mechanical designs using CAD systems, preferably PTC Pro-E or CREO

* Ability to solve complex technical design and development problems that require a professional level of engineering knowledge

* Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

* Knowledge of finite element analysis tools and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

* Ability to conduct root cause and impact analysis

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

* Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards

* Experience in a prototype or production environment

* Experience leading or mentoring engineers or designers

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $ - $
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 Platforms & Services 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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
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.