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What motivates you? If the answer is a position where 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 every opportunity to positively impact the company without giving up your personal life and we welcome all those who understand the importance of improving production velocity, having big ideas, and craving innovation. We draw strength from our diversity and always put our customers first through an unwavering commitment to bring the warfighter home safe. Does this sound like a team you want to be a part of? If so, come build your career with BAE Systems.

The Combat Vehicles line of business within the Platforms & Services (P&S) Sector of BAE Systems is looking for a self-motivated Entry Level Industrial Engineer to support the fabrication and assembly of armored military vehicles. Working as a team member of a larger Industrial Engineering Group, this Engineer will be required to plan or integrate production plans for varied fabrication, assembly, and testing processes. The candidate must also be comfortable with soliciting input through face to face interaction and, in general, must demonstrate that they possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills that will support individual and team growth.

Specific responsibilities include:

Day-to-Day

• Complete planning activities such as time studies, production facility layout design, capital expenditure evaluation, and production metric development
• Evaluate complex Technical Data Packages (Drawings, Bills of Material) and be able to understand how a component or vehicle is fabricated, assembled, and tested
• Utilize a strong understanding of integration activities like implementation of standard work, material kitting, metric tracking, and process improvement to advance manufacturing methods.
• Work on the manufacturing floor with other Engineering disciplines, production supervisors, and employees that directly interact with the components or vehicles being produced.
• Utilize discrete event simulation to support manufacturing and vehicle program related decision making.

Internal and External Customer Relationships

• Engage in regular communications with production support, planning, logistics, quality, manufacturing supervisors, and the direct labor workforce to assess operations performance.
• Summarize and present findings to internal customers to gain buy-in for improvement efforts
• Discuss the status of metrics and key performance indicators with appropriate decision makers

Development

• Work with Industrial Engineering leadership to understand the expectations of new Engineer within the organization and company
• Share responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in a related Engineering discipline (Industrial, Systems, Process, or Mechanical Engineering degree);
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey information, suggestions, ideas, give direction, etc;
• Sound interpersonal skills to interface, coordinate, influence, and negotiate with internal and external customers;
• Proven teamwork skills;
• Ability to work across multiple functions and program teams;
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite and related industrial software;
• Must be able to support 2nd Shift and Weekend work needed.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Previous exposure working in a heavy manufacturing environment (Welding, Machining, Large Assembly) is a plus;
• Experience with SIMIO Discrete Event Simulation software.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
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.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.