Provides hands-on manufacturing engineering support for development products and processes. Responsibilities include improving design producibility, analyzing data, conducting design reviews, supporting manufacturing readiness assessments, developing build instructions, managing tooling, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining manufacturing procedures and records. The role collaborates with design, testing, quality, supply chain, suppliers, program managers, and customers in an on-site defense manufacturing environment.
Job Description
At BAE Systems' Westminster Colorado location, we develop and manufacture state-of-the-art RF & sensor technologies. If you'd like to join our growing operations team in a mission to enable our uniformed service members to go forth bravely and return home safely, this could be an ideal role for you. The Tactical Production & Test Operations (TPTO) group comprises of talented individuals who are passionate about delivering new capabilities, optimize efficiencies and drive resiliency across our infrastructure. The Development Manufacturing Engineer has a challenging and dynamic role that requires a strong operational contributor. The ideal candidate will develop a strong relationship with the internal customer, define strong relationships with contract manufacturers and help grow an expanding product portfolio within BAE Systems SMS.
The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution - from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
What You'll Do:
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
At BAE Systems' Westminster Colorado location, we develop and manufacture state-of-the-art RF & sensor technologies. If you'd like to join our growing operations team in a mission to enable our uniformed service members to go forth bravely and return home safely, this could be an ideal role for you. The Tactical Production & Test Operations (TPTO) group comprises of talented individuals who are passionate about delivering new capabilities, optimize efficiencies and drive resiliency across our infrastructure. The Development Manufacturing Engineer has a challenging and dynamic role that requires a strong operational contributor. The ideal candidate will develop a strong relationship with the internal customer, define strong relationships with contract manufacturers and help grow an expanding product portfolio within BAE Systems SMS.
The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution - from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
What You'll Do:
- Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support for products and processes within a development value stream.
- Modify, refine and provide input to ensure design producibility.
- Analyze data, evaluate and implement improvements to meet contract, quality and schedule requirements.
- Perform design reviews of drawings, procedures and engineering orders for completeness. Implement engineering changes and incorporate corrective action.
- Contribute to the generation of manufacturing schedules that meet program schedule milestones.
- Follow the principles defined within AS6500, participate in the necessary steps to produce products and processes that meet or exceed requirements.
- Actively participate in Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Assessments.
- Work independently or in a team environment to resolve issues using data-based root cause analysis; diligently applies firm corrective actions.
- Maintain all manufacturing procedures, processes, records and reports in alignment with Quality Management System and/or contract requirements for quality and performance.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing build instructions.
- Maintain and control production tooling in accordance with QMS requirements. Design and/or communicate tool design needs to tool design engineers.
- Contribute to collection and analysis of technical data in support of product performance. Support status meetings with program managers and customers.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Design, Development/Test Engineering, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Process Labs and outside suppliers.
- Maintain excellent rapport with internal/external customers.
- Maintain a solid understanding and use in-house business systems including Manufacturing Execution System, manufacturing shop floor control, internal status reporting, and product data management system.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Experience with DFM principles.
- Knowledge of moving product into production (NPI, TTP, etc.)
- Electro-Optics, PWA or CCA fabrication
- GD&T knowledge.
- Demonstrates the ability to organize information, job tasks, and manage time for most efficient and effective performance.
- Knowledge of Product and Process Development.
A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience in Aerospace Industry.
- RF or Electronics fabrication knowledge or experience.
- Knowledge or experience in highly regulated manufacturing industries.
- Solid communication skills with ability to present to variety of audiences.
- Complementary skills such as programming languages, CAD, and other manufacturing tools.
- Active Secret clearance.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
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