Process Engineer Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
106876BR
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Job Location
Radford, VA 24141, US
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Job Category
Manufacturing & Maintenance
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Clearance Level
None
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Career Level
Experienced
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Travel
<10%
Job Description
As a member of the production team, the Process Engineer will be responsible for supporting our manufacturing operations at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in southwestern Virginia. The Process Engineer will be responsible for evaluating current processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability, and develop best practices within the production process. In this role, you will provide real-time floor support, guidance, and direction to operations personnel. As a Process Engineer, you will work closely with other Process Engineers on key projects and initiatives. You will spend more than half your day on the production line, troubleshooting equipment and leading root cause investigations. As the subject matter expert on the production line, you will occasionally get after-hour calls and have to come into the plant to solve issues. At BAE Systems, we believe in work-life balance, and this position works a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
Manufacturing support will include:
- Provide process engineering support to the Manufacturing Department
- Assist in developing new and redline existing Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams
- Provide technical support to meet schedules in accordance with quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory standards
- Facilitate and/or guide improvement projects, maintenance projects, and aid in process troubleshooting
- Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting with process control systems
- Provide on call technical assistance
- Author, maintain and update necessary procedures & assist with training when applicable
- Assist in developing cost estimates for new/existing products and projects
- Collaborate and function in a multidiscipline team-based environment
- Assist in developing Process Flow Diagrams and Heat & Material Balances
- Interact with customers and suppliers
- Lead/support Process Hazard Analysis for new and existing processes
- Support Environmental Risk Management Plan and the Process Safety Management program
- Interact and aid modernization projects
- Develop new and redline existing Process Narratives
- Develop and implement quality, safety, environmental, and process improvements
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering discipline and 4 years work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Root cause investigation experience.
- Able to be on-call.
- Exhibit sound judgment, initiative, and self-motivation and be able to complete tasks with minimal guidance.
- Solid communication, teamwork and integration know-how will be required to work effectively across functions at multiple levels.
- Manage time effectively while dealing with a variety of issues in a dynamic environment.
- May consider candidates who do not meet all the above requirements for a more junior role or additional experience for a more senior role.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- 5+ years direct manufacturing experience working in the chemical or other similar industry.
- Experience with energetics manufacturing.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982
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.
Additional Information
Who We Are
You're used to protecting what matters most.
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.
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.
Enjoy a flexible environment that values your work-life balance and helps you perform at your best.
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.
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.
See your contribution, making real change as breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions reshape the landscape for our customers.
What We Offer
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Perks & Benefits
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Employee Assistance Program +-The EAP offers confidential support to manage personal issues, such as stress, family issues, and substance abuse.
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Employee Discount Programs +-BAE Systems partners with Beneplace to offer exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services.
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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.
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Adoption Assistance +-You can be reimbursed up to $4,000 for qualified adoption expenses through the Adoption Assistance program.
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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.
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