Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description How does it feel 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. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking an entry level Manufacturing Engineer . In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business at our Elgin, OK facility on 1st shift, helping to build armored combat vehicles such as the M109A7 (SPH). This position will report onsite and on a 4/10 schedule.

This position will support production in a team-based manufacturing environment. In this highly hands on role, you will spend the majority of your time, up to 90%, on the shop floor resolving manufacturing related issues, providing technical support on a variety of technical tasks. You will also perform activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control systems, manufacturing operations, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process re-engineering. Finally, you may interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Apply basic knowledge of the design of organization's products and technology to solve moderately complex and clearly defined engineering problems
• Select the best method or process from several existing alternatives
• Analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure product built complies with the technical data package, applicable engineering standards and military specifications
• Develop and write technical documentation, make revisions to existing documentation, and provide input to technical papers or presentations / may deliver technical presentations
• Perform technical analysis, testing, calculations, and evaluation of results to solve moderately complex engineering problems using specialized equipment and/or by computer programs
• Provide input to project leaders for the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Apply basic lean/six sigma principals to drive improvements to production processes
• Interact with employees located at multiple facilities across the country

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or relevant technical discipline; OR technical school degree with work experience (2 years)
• Ability to identify, define, interpret, and resolve engineering problems involving conflicting design/policy or technical requirements across functional areas and with difficult coordination requirements
• Can work independently with minimal guidance
• Effective communication skills
• Hands-on floor support experience, working with shop employees
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with automotive repair either as a professional or hobbyist
• Engineering experience with relevant applications in a defense environment
• Specialized technical knowledge of relevant military and commercial design standards
• Knowledge of machine design
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Experience with PTC Creo/ProE

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $50580 - $85950

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. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.