Accuracy Control & Metrology Manager

in Jacksonville, FL

Accuracy Control & Metrology Manager Job

Job Description Job Attributes+

  • Job ID

    106692BR

  • Job Location

    Jacksonville, FL 32226, US

  • Job Category

    Project & Program Management

  • Job Type

    Full-Time

  • Clearance Level

    Other

  • Career Level

    Experienced

  • Travel

    <10%

Job Description
Jacksonville Careers | BAE Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is currently looking for an Accuracy Control & Metrology Manager to join our shipbuilding fabrication team at our Jacksonville Ship Repair business. This role will manage the application of statistical techniques to monitor, control and continuously improve work methods to reduce variation and maximize productivity. Responsibilities of this role include working with the proposal, planning and production teams; aligning fabrication execution strategies to meet dimensional control tolerances and other contractual commitments; and interacting with various teams to improve performance metrics. The selected candidate will advise shipyard Senior Leadership and Fabrication Program leaders of performance trends and methods to improve performance through accuracy control methodologies. Selected candidate will model strong leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as ethics. Further, the selected candidate will be a leader in Environmental and Safety programs, ensuring team compliance with all company & OSHA-regulated safety requirements/standards, and environmental regulations and permit requirements. This role will report directly to the Fabrication Program Manager.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead the shipyard’s adoption and application of statistical process control (SPC). Develop and leverage purpose-built control charts, planning sheets, check sheets and process capability analyses to improve cost, schedule and quality performance across the shipyard’s shipbuilding and fabrication projects.
  • Be a key stakeholder in planning, estimating, and proposal development for emerging fabrication and shipbuilding work scopes. Be a leader in developing fabrication manufacturing plans, in close cooperation with other craft and program personnel, to ensure dimensional control tolerances are achieved.
  • Work closely with Fabrication Planners for the cooperative development of fabrication work packages.
  • Guide and ensure project performance through SPC. Formally document and share best practices and lessons learned, and ensure lessons are incorporated “real time” into ongoing projects as well as during proposal development for future projects.
  • Partner with Facilities Department personnel to closely integrate process monitoring plans with tooling and equipment preventive maintenance programs.
  • Take a leadership role in the Root Cause Analysis of negative performance trends in Fabrication work scopes.
  • Train all shipyard leaders and other key personnel to understand the principles of SPC and the value SPC brings to shipyards’ work quality and efficiency.
  • Report, fix and trend non-conformances.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings.
  • Review specifications and contract documents; understand the project work and the scheduling requirements of the contract.
  • Capture and follow through implementation of Operational Excellence initiatives.
  • Lead and facilitate discussions with internal and external customers as necessary to ensure commitments are achieved.
  • Solves complex technical problems by providing leadership for developing project plans and their implementation.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail, and proven problem-solving abilities.
  • People manager experience. This role will have direct report(s)
  • Responsible for training, hiring, performance development, evaluations and advancements of Department personnel.
  • Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • Superior conflict management / conflict resolution judgement and soft skills.
  • Manages and provides direction and oversight to the Department personnel.
  • Manages time collection and time charging for direct reports and approve timesheets in accordance with BAE Systems Time Collection Policy.
  • Must be physically able to access and tour all spaces on board vessels and within the facility.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of experience or equivalent experience
  • Familiarity and experience with 3D coordinate measurement systems (CMS) such as those utilizing laser trackers and electronic theodolites.
  • Familiarity and experience using photogrammetry.
  • Identify risks and develop risk mitigation activities.
  • Knowledge of NAVSEA requirements
  • Advanced use of Microsoft Suite: Excel, Project, Power BI, Access, Power Point, Word, and Outlook
  • Proficiency in reading construction blueprints, drawings, and other technical references
  • Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group
  • Ability to facilitate group decision-making and conflict resolution
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written for constant and consistent interaction with all departments and employee levels including customer.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Production leadership experience in the ship construction / ship repair business is strongly preferred.
  • People management experience
  • Lean Six Sigma certification
  • Familiar with NAVSEA & Local Standard Items, and other customer-specific requirements
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of 4E work specifications



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $102200 - $173700

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Additional Information

Who We Are

You're used to protecting what matters most.

Throughout your career in the military, you've been dedicated to improving security, defending freedom and making the world a safer place. Now you can continue that commitment through cyber operations, intelligence analysis, and building combat vehicles and electronic systems. We’re proud to provide solutions and services that advance the strength and security of America and our allies – and we’re honored to offer an environment where veterans and reservists can continue doing mission-centered work. In all that we do, we are guided by our company values – trusted, innovative and bold – understanding that it’s not just what we do, but how we do it that underpins our success.
+ The Organization

Our team has the privilege and the responsibility of knowing that the work we do really matters. Our work is vital to the armed forces personnel and major corporations who rely on us to protect, equip and support them where it counts; to the security and prosperity of the nations we serve; to our skilled and talented people; to the local communities where we are based; and to the wider community who invest in, supply and engage with us. At BAE Systems, everyone can make a difference.

+ The Culture

We believe that a diverse workforce inspires creativity and drives innovation. We respect and value the huge variety of skills, abilities and perspectives that our people bring to our business. We celebrate our differences and aim to recruit and develop talent from all backgrounds, championing the strength that a truly inclusive and collaborative workplace gives to our company culture and performance.

+ The Work

Enjoy a flexible environment that values your work-life balance and helps you perform at your best.

+ The Opportunity

On the job training, leadership programs, collaboration with leading experts – excellence is built into your career development whether you are just starting out as an apprentice or are an experienced professional.

+ The People

We’re united by trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in our field. It helps that we’re nice people too.

+ The Reward

See your contribution, making real change as breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions reshape the landscape for our customers.

What We Offer

+ Warrior Integration Program (Est. 2008)

This program was created to assist in the employment, transition, education, and development of wounded warriors. Through mentoring, partnership, education, and leadership, we vow to serve our veterans in the same manner they served our country. WIP provides mission-centered work that gives wounded warriors the opportunity to contribute, providing a path for career progression.

+ Camo to Corporate (Est. 2013)

Camo to Corporate underpins all of our military recruiting and veteran efforts. We participate in annual career workshops and partner with VA employment reps to identify opportunities for vets at BAE Systems. We’re also proud members of Joining Forces, the Veteran Jobs Mission and Hiring our Heroes - initiatives focused on helping vets and their spouses find meaningful careers.

Perks & Benefits

  • Veterans Support Network
    Veterans Support Network +-

    The mission of the Veterans Support Network is to help connect former service members, active duty members, reservists and those who are supportive of the Armed Services.

  • Health & Wellness
    Health & Wellness +-

    We offer medical plans that take great care of you and your family’s health and well-being. These include medical plans, prescription drugs, dental and vision, along with incentive programs and health saving and spending accounts.

  • Time Away From Work
    Time Away From Work +-

    Paid Time Off (PTO) provides you with paid time away from work that you can use for vacation, personal time, personal illness, or to care for dependents. You can accumulate up to a maximum of 400 PTO hours.

  • Military Leave
    Military Leave +-

    Full-time and part-time employees who serve in the military reserves are eligible to take paid and unpaid leaves of absence to perform military duty.

  • Employee Assistance Program
    Employee Assistance Program +-

    The EAP offers confidential support to manage personal issues, such as stress, family issues, and substance abuse.

  • Employee Discount Programs
    Employee Discount Programs +-

    BAE Systems partners with Beneplace to offer exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services.

  • Tuition Reimbursement
    Tuition Reimbursement +-

    Lifelong employee learning is critical to both your personal growth and that of BAE Systems as a trusted, innovative, and bold organization. That’s why we offer a tuition reimbursement program, so you can pursue advanced education to help further your career.

  • Adoption Assistance
    Adoption Assistance +-

    You can be reimbursed up to $4,000 for qualified adoption expenses through the Adoption Assistance program.

  • Financial Wellness
    Financial Wellness +-

    Plan for today, save for tomorrow. Our programs support your goals at every stage of life. These programs include 401(k) savings plans, life and accident insurance, disability coverage, home, auto, and pet insurance and legal planning.

Our Partners

G.I Jobs Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Job Mission Joining Forces Soldier for Life American Association of People with Disabilities

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