Process Engineer Manager

Process Engineering (Tech Ops) Manager

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. Do you love engineering, manufacturing and leadership? Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

The Process Engineering (Tech Ops) Manager leads a diverse team of approximately 20 employees including process engineers and specification writers. The Tech Ops Manager will develop solutions for product assembly, resolve product design/test challenges, and support our new product introduction and transition to production (TTP) processes. We are looking for candidates with excellent leadership skills, a strong foundation in Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) manufacturing, and who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

This is a first shift position working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off!

Job Duties:

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, feedback, and guidance to the New Product Introduction Process Engineers, and Specification Writers - approximately 20 people
• Manage technical personnel through hiring, staff development, and personnel assignments to meet the needs of the business. Be an active leadership team member.
• Manage the generation and execution of Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) for new products including equipment programs, fixtures, process documentation, routings, etc.
• Develop and mature policies, procedures, and processes required for a Pilot Line environment.
• Drive product / process improvements, production problem resolutions, continuous improvement and integrating solutions into a lean manufacturing environment.
• Closely collaborate with the Product, Producibility, and Launch Capability Group Engineering team to ensure factory feedback is being incorporated on new designs.
• Provide support through proposal NRE Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and execution of NRE. Proof read and generate BOEs as a back up to the Product Stream Manager.
• Ensure timely and successful transition to production for new hardware designs to the Production factory teams.
• Responsible for the quality, schedule, and cost of NRE from Tech Ops team.

If you want an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced environment, where you can influence how products are designed and launched into the factory, then this position will provide tremendous professional and personal satisfaction.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor Degree with 8+ years work experience OR Master Degree with 6+ years work experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) manufacturing standards, processes and techniques.
• Familiarity with Electrostatic Sensitive Device (ESD) class zero and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention techniques.
• The willingness and ability to recognize and develop employees' potential.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Design or early lifecycle development experience.
• New product introduction experience.
• Experience implementing complex change and adapting to dynamic environments.
• Familiar with (Aerospace Series) AS9145 and (Institute of Printed Circuits) IPC-610.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• Proven success with change management in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team leader, program/project manager, or direct management role.
• Experience as a manager for a technical department.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $146,670 - $249,330

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 teammaking 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.