Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Aiken

Job Description What motivates you? If you are seeking a role in which you can utilize your technical leadership experience and realize opportunities for advancement while being part of a forward looking team then this is what awaits you in a career at BAE Systems.
Our teams work on the world’s most advanced combat vehicle systems. From the M109A7 Self Propelled 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 combat equipment available today.
BAE Systems, one of the world's premier defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for our Combat Missions manufacturing site in Aiken, South Carolina.
As our Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will:

• Guide manufacturing engineering teams that support combat vehicle production focusing on CNC programming, Fabrication and Weld process development, and Tool Design.
• Work closely with a diverse group of experienced teammates in a fast paced, challenging environment - learning and growing as you join our mission to support our Armed Forces who protect our nation.
• Provide support to the production floor, review and implement engineering design changes, oversee the development of manufacturing processes, and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide key input into Capital Project Implementations and act as a Project Leader during equipment installations with responsibility for on-time completion of projects while remaining within budget.
• Develop staffing plans and be responsible for the hiring, training, mentorship, career development and retention of Manufacturing Engineering staff with alignment to BAE goals and objectives.
• Interface with senior leadership, customers and key stakeholders to ensure adherence to delivery schedules and resolve technical concerns.
• Develop annual departmental operating budgets, develop cost estimates for labor and bid tooling requirements on new contracts / as well as approve department expenditures and monitor budget performance.
• Contribute to the creation, documentation and sharing of best practices, manufacturing strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and equipment within the facility.
• Ensure all functions operate in accordance with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to promote the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or closely related degree and 10 years experience or equivalent experience and education.
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment to include specific knowledge of machining, fabrication, tool design and welding processes.
• Experience using engineering and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Demonstrated use of ERP systems (such as Oracle, SAP, JBA) for product sequence and indented BOM definition.
• Strong organizational and communication techniques, with demonstrated experience balancing multiple priorities to achieve an established timeline.
• Ability to identify, define, interpret, and develop new and innovative technical solutions to address engineering problems involving conflicting design/contractual/policy or technical requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to strong safety practices, taking accountability for identifying and correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Working knowledge of CNC programming languages such as Siemens NX or Mastercam.
• Experience using 3D CAD Software such as PTC Creo, ProE, Catia.
• Knowledge of inspection methods and processes.
• Experience with relevant military and commercial design standards.
• 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience; which would include extensive experience in a manufacturing environment performing fundamental engineering work to increasingly progressive positions of responsibility up to supervisory level.
• Working knowledge of metallurgy and material properties and related impacts to design and manufacturability.
• Working knowledge of robotic weld systems and other automated solutions to improve operational efficiency.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $127900 - $217400
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.