Product Design Engineer

Job Description It’s about the journey. Whether it’s a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. Be part of our journey at Electronic Systems where you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. Now you can too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking a Product Design Engineer for our Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) business located in Fort Wayne, IN. Being a trusted provider of commercial aircraft solutions, the CAS business also develops and produces highly reliable, adaptable, and scalable avionics solutions for the leading manufacturers of commercial aircraft and their propulsion systems. As a member of the BAE Systems’ team, you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with complex electronic controls and solve challenging technical problems that both enhance our products performance and that matter to our customers.

In this Product Design Engineering role, the qualified candidate will be the engineering design support interface for electromechanical components, printed circuit card manufacturing, and assembly integration of aerospace electronics and controls within the Fort Wayne factory. Responsibilities include:

• Providing hands-on, on-site design engineering guidance and support to the manufacturing, quality, and supply chain organizations (e.g. interpretation of engineering procedures, drawings, and standards)
• Performing Root Cause Analysis for component and product investigations
• Creating and managing engineering configuration change activities for product designs
• Supporting Material Review assessments and Effect on Product analyses
• Improving existing processes using Design for Six-Sigma principles, tools, and techniques
• Liaising with Design Engineering in Endicott, New York on design activities.

Performance in the role requires heavy engagement with Programs, Operations, and Supply Chain to support component performance, quality, reliability, and delivery issues.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite in the Fort Wayne, IN manufacturing facility and remote. Some light travel may be required (<10%).Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to perform mechanical tolerance analysis
• Ability to interpret and apply technical specifications, standards, and customer requirements
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and critical thinking
• Experience with MS Office products
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Understanding of basic electronic and electromechanical components and their design applications
• Experience with complex analytical tools and methods (ex. SPC, 6 Sigma tools, etc.) or Greenbelt certified
• Understanding of material science and the physics behind failure mechanisms
• Familiarity with configuration management including Product Lifecycle Management/Product Data Management (PLM/PDM) systems, product drawings and parts lists, and analysis of product design change history
• Ability to working in a high energy, fast paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to coordinate and organize multiple activities in a cross-functional team environment
• Familiarity with manufacturing procedures and practices of high reliability electronics

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $52080 - $88535

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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve. 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.