Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication 3rd Shift

Job Description

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BAE Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering I (Fabrication) for 3rd shift. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business at our York, PA facility. This position will report onsite in support of production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will spend the majority of their time, up to 90%, on shop floor resolving manufacturing related issues and provide technical support on a variety of technical tasks. The will also perform activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, systems, manufacturing operations, equipment engineering, material management, and process re-engineering and may interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Provide engineering support for welding fabrication processes in the manufacturing of combat products

• Apply basic knowledge of the design of organization's products and technology to solve moderately complex and clearly defined engineering problems. Selects the best method or process from several existing alternatives

• Analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements

  • Develop concepts, design change recommendations, rework/ repair instructions

  • Support standard and non-standard weld repairs as necessary

  • Recommend process changes and implements process improvements

• Investigate root cause/corrective actions for fabrication issues

• Utilize knowledge of metallurgy and material weld-ability

• Develop / contribute to the creation of welding standards and specifications

• Develop and make revisions to existing documentation, provides input for technical documentation, papers and presentations / may deliver technical presentations

• Apply basic lean/six sigma principals to drive improvements to production processes

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or Technical discipline i.e. weld engineering or weld engineering technology)

• Can work independently with minimal guidance

• Effective communication skills

• Capable of working with current computer applications, CAD programs, and model manipulation

• Ability to solve technical problems that require a professional level of weld engineering knowledge and manufacturing processes

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Ability to interface with customer (both internal and external)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Familiarity with relevant military and commercial weld standards is a plus

• Certification with AWS (American Weld Society) as a CWI (Certified Weld Inspector) or other relevant certification is a plus

• Moderate knowledge of inspection processes is a plus

• Practice of lean / 6 sigma concepts as applied to manufacturing is a plus

• Knowledge of drilling / machining operations a plus

• Hands-on floor support experience, working with shop employees
• Experience in root cause/corrective action- preventive action
• Must have knowledge of Weld Engineering concepts, practices, drawing standards, procedures, and processes
• Possesses an understanding of equipment and technologies relevant to welding, weld engineering, and manual welding operations

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $54500 - $92700

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.