Industrial Engineer

in Louisville, KY

Industrial Engineer Job

Job Description Job Attributes+

  • Job ID

    107905BR

  • Job Location

    Louisville, KY 40214, US

  • Job Category

    Engineering & Technology

  • Job Type

    Full-Time

  • Clearance Level

    Confidential

  • Career Level

    Entry level

  • Travel

    10%

Job Description


What’s it like to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. At BAE Systems, we value our workforce. We offer a generous salary and benefit package, and we work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Our team members work on the world’s most advanced combat systems. From the Amphibious Combat Vehicle that transports America’s Marines from ship to shore to the gun systems that deliver long range firepower for the US Navy, we are developing the technology of tomorrow while delivering the most cutting-edge equipment available today. Our flexible work environment provides every opportunity to positively impact the company without giving up your personal life and we welcome all those who understand the importance of improving production velocity, having big ideas, and craving innovation. We draw strength from our diversity and always put our customers first through an unwavering commitment to bring the warfighter home safe.

BAE Systems is seeking an Industrial Engineer to develop discrete event simulations and participate on continuous improvement projects. These projects support the production of components for surface ships and submarines for the United States Navy. In this position, you will be a part of the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business at our facility located in Louisville, KY. This position will report onsite.

Successful performance in this role includes developing simulations that add value to the organization, meeting milestones for factory set up and improvement efforts, integrating solutions to increase capacity, reducing manufacturing hours to achieve production targets, and ensuring safe practices in manufacturing areas.

The candidate must be comfortable with soliciting input through face-to-face interaction and, in general, must demonstrate that they possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills that will support individual and team growth. A basic background in discrete event simulation is also necessary, preferably with the use of SIMIO.

Specific responsibilities include:

Day-to-Day
Production Simulation

  • Developing, configuring, debugging, testing, and analyzing simulations built in SIMIO for varied fabrication, assembly, and testing processes.
  • Completing time studies
  • Working with engineering and operations teams to identify production bottlenecks
  • Delivering strategic inputs for manufacturing plans, labor targets, productivity improvements, operations strategy and manufacturing readiness valuations
  • Conducting What-If Scenarios to evaluate staffing, capacity, and schedule requirements
  • Working with other Industrial Engineers to link simulations between sites


Continuous Improvement

  • Identifying the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow
  • Establishing methods for maximum utilization of facilities and personnel
  • Conducting studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, and the purchase/lease/maintenance of equipment
  • Designing factory layouts that align with the overall plan and vision for the manufacturing site
  • Collaborating with various internal departments that include Program Management, Production Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Purchasing, Finance, and Operations to develop a world class manufacturing facility
  • Developing and deploying a framework to sustain the utilization of lean concepts
  • Reducing waste, rework, and cycle times


Long Term
Build Internal and External Customer Relationships

  • Working with other Industrial Engineers and Site leadership to establish relationships with program liaisons and operations management to drive scheduling and recovery plan discussions based on simulations projections
  • Engaging in regular communications with production support, planning, logistics, quality, manufacturing supervisors, and direct labor workforce to assess operations performance
  • Collaborating with production management and cross-functional teams to document manufacturing constraints and identify process improvement/lean manufacturing opportunities
  • Summarizing and presenting output data from simulations to internal customers (manufacturing, program, functional, and executive leadership)
  • Summarizing and presenting output data from studies and simulations to the external customer
  • Delivering strategic inputs for manufacturing plans, labor targets, productivity improvements, operations strategy and manufacturing readiness evaluations
  • Utilizing data to gain buy in from a diverse group of stakeholders


Personal Development

  • Participating on projects outside of day-to-day scope to maintain IE knowledge
  • Sharing responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor
  • Maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with safety objectives and policies

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline and 2 years of relevant work experience
  • May consider candidates who do not meet all the above requirements for a more junior role or additional experience for a more senior role
  • Knowledge of Discrete Event Simulation

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Experience using SIMIO software preferred (Experience with ProModel, Arena, or other Discrete Event Simulation Software will also be considered)
  • Familiarity with a heavy manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of Low Volume, High Mix manufacturing



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $68700 - $116800

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.

 

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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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