Engineer Technologist Principal (Machining)

Job Description:

Job Description
BAE Systems, a leading defense contractor and Fortune 500 Company, is seeking an Engineer Technologist Principal to join our Naval weapon systems team in Louisville, Kentucky. At BAE Systems, we value our workforce and their well-being. We prioritize safety, offer generous benefits, and promote work life balance, like a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Our ideal candidate will challenge our current operations and focus on improving all facets of our machining processes across the site. The Engineer Technologist Principal will be the leaders in machining innovation across the Production Value Stream and will be at the forefront of problem solving and resolution to technical production barriers. They are responsible for ensuring technical compliance to manufacturing processes, policies, and procedures while providing innovative solutions to our cross-functional teams to improve customer delivery, cost and schedule.

As the Engineer Technologist Principal, you will…

Providing strategic technical direction and guidance on complex projects, influencing technical decisions and ensuring alignment with business goals

Work with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and production, to ensure seamless integration of machining processes

Developing new machining processes, improving existing ones, and creating necessary tooling and fixtures

Identifying and resolving complex technical issues related to machining processes, equipment and product quality

Implement and maintain quality control measures throughout the machining process monitoring and final inspection

Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for analysis research, and historical records related to machining processes

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

B.S. degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as engineering or technology
Proficiency in using Siemens NX software for design and programming of machining operations
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of quality control procedures, inspection requirements, and relevant industry standards
Ability to plan, execute, and manage complex projects, ensuring they are completed successfully on-time and with high-quality results
Deep knowledge of various machining processes, equipment, tooling, and materials
Proficiency of MS Office Suite products (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Defense Contracting Experience
Excellent time management, interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to program multiple head configurations
7+ years in a machining and manufacturing environment
Capable of programming complex 3, 4, and 5 axis mills, along with multi-axis vertical and horizontal lathes
Leading the creation of ROMs, BOE and quoting
Program/Project management (PMP a plus)

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.

Job Ident #: 114801BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

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Job Info

Location

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs