Manufacturing Process Engineer, Weld

Job Description What motivates you? If you are seeking a role in which you can develop your skills and earn opportunities for advancement while being part of a forward looking team - then this is what awaits you in a career at BAE Systems.

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced combat vehicle systems. From the M109A7 Mobile Howitzer with its long range firepower to the Amphibious Combat Vehicle that transports America’s Marines from ship to shore, we are developing the technology of tomorrow while delivering the most cutting-edge equipment available today. Our flexible work environment provides opportunities to positively impact the company without sacrificing your personal life.

BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 company, is seeking a Weld Process Manufacturing Engineer for our Combat Missions manufacturing site in Aiken, South Carolina.

• In this role, you will support combat vehicle production focusing on Weld process development.
• You will lead a diverse group of talented professionals in a fast paced, challenging environment - learning and growing as you participate in the mission to support our Armed Forces who protect our nation.
• You and your team will provide production floor support, review and implement engineering design changes, develop work instructions, specify tooling requirements and develop weld manufacturing processes.
• Provide key input into Capital Project Implementations and acts as a Project Leader during equipment installations.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or closely related degree from an accredited college or university. Relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years experience in a variety of weld processes to include GTAW and GMAW.
• Experience using 3D CAD Software such as PTC Creo (Pro/Engineer, ProductView).
• Proficient knowledge of material preparation processes such as deox, sandblast, mechanical cleaning.
• Working knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency with current computer applications and technologies in applicable engineering disciplines to include MS Office Suite.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers to solve moderately complex technical problems.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety principals, sharing the common responsibility of identifying and correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to coordinate multiple priorities to achieve a deliverable deadline.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of engineers to meet goals and objectives
• Demonstrated self-starter, who requires minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and interpret applicable weld code and develop weld processes that meet the requirements as specified within the code.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2009
• Demonstrated ability to specify and collaborate in the design and development of weld tooling that maximizes efficiency and incorporates error proofing methodologies.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of inspection processes.
• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) or Certified Weld Educator (CWE) certification a plus.
• Knowledge of additional weld processes such as resistance welding, FSW, SAW and EBW
• Experience with automation solutions including robotic welding and positioning devices
• Knowledge of process data collection systems (Lincoln Checkpoint, Miller Insight)
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, JBA) to be used for process routing development, configuration management, Bills of Material definition.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, welding and finishing processes.
• Experience supporting engineering in a prototype or production environment where weldments, fabrication of machined parts, and assembly and integration of subsystems on vehicles is performed.
• Experience working with military ground vehicles.
• Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105254 - $178931

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.