BAE Systems, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Fab Shop Manufacturing Engineer
BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company seeking a Senior Fab Shop Manufacturing Engineer. The role involves developing and improving manufacturing processes, creating CNC programs, and providing technical support to fab shop personnel.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Maintains communication with Shop Value Stream Leader (VSL) and Shop Lead to ensure efficiency of all fabrication processes and resolve all issues pertaining to them
Coordinate with VSL or Lead, provide support to all teams, and maintain quality of all work processes in systems
Provide day-to-day technical support to fab shop personnel
When needed, supports the shop floor personnel to set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions
Analyze current shop practices and recommend improvements
Troubleshoots and analyzes problems with production and assembly
Analyzes root causes for all fabrication issues
Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications: determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup: uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments: makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds: measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining: fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required
Review of Engineering design drawings for manufacturability and development of alternative approaches to ease the manufacturing process and reduce cost
Support Engineering design and prototyping efforts, prepare detail tooling drawings using Cad software and develop work plan instructions for all fabrication processes
Design jigs and fixtures as required
Support the development of estimates for fab shop efforts
Participate in Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation
Support various aspects of tooling development, including but not limited to; design reviews, support of fabrication and qualification related to prototype, pilot and production
Support the design, review and implementation of new products, tooling and fixtures
Provide fab shop cost estimates in support of engineering and production needs
Create BOEs
Development of process and maintenance requirements of new machines on the floor
Establish documentation outlining procedures and maintenance schedules
Design and/or Manage tooling designs
Creation of CNC programs and shop work plans
Research and qualify potential new equipment purchases
Establish and maintain manufacturing work plans
Analyze and establish production standard times
Optimize, establish, and organize work areas considering ergonomics and material flow
Review and approve engineering changes with minimal impact/risk to production
Responsible for determining the material and method of how parts are fabricated (raw stock, forgings, castings, etc.)
CNC machine programming experience
Proficiency in tooling design to include fixturing/tooling, go/no-go gauges, and poke-yoke devices to improve productivity, safety and quality
Identify and participate in Continuous Improvement events
Assist in developing PFMEAs
Machining and Fabrication experience and equipment capability knowledge
Basic Materials (Metallurgical) knowledge
Welding process knowledge preferred
Experience with Jigs and Fixtures
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Manufacturing Fab Shop environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with co-workers. Hands-on floor support experience and working with shop employees
Strong problem solving skills. Using a combination of solid engineering principles and common knowledge
Geometric dimension & tolerance (GD&T) experience
Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities using strong organizational and time management skills to meet time sensitive deadlines
Accuracy and attention to detail
Advanced computer skills
Experience working with 3D software and CAD models
Preferred
Green Belt / Black Belt Lean 6 Sigma training
Lean manufacturing training/experience
Strong understanding of numerical control (NC) programming
Experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Experience with AS9145
Experience with CREO software
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental
Military
Bereavement
Federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program
Company
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