Job Description Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100 of the time.
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. 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. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core 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 our Fort Wayne South site, we specialize in the commercial manufacturing of circuit cards and engine controls. We are expanding our facility to integrate US defense products into our team. Please use the following link to learn more about our Fort Wayne community: https://www.visitfortwayne.com/
Culture: 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 strengths. 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. We foster a team-oriented environment and provide opportunity for inner-team coaching and growth opportunities.
A day in the life of an Aftermarket Product Engineer consists of working side-by-side with hourly and salaried team members to find and eliminate waste in our processes, as well as ensuring compliance in repairing our products. Reviewing customer and product repair requirements, proposing repair options to our customers, and developing/dispositioning repair instructions are a critical daily focus. By monitoring and attacking process bottlenecks such as trending quality defects, knowledge and training gaps, or general process inefficiencies, our Product Engineers are counted on to utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to continuously improve. Candidates need to be strong in following technical documentation, analytical problem solving, digging down to root cause, and implementing creative systemic corrective actions to prevent recurrence. We embrace change, and encourage each other to learn from our failures to drive better and better solutions in the future. Familiarity with automated and/or advanced manufacturing processes is a plus. Our Product Engineers can also support our manufacturing floor in building standardized work instructions, and leading Kaizen events and process walks. If you’re a motivated problem solver, who enjoys a new type of challenge every day, this job is made for you!
Experience is always a plus, but entry-level candidates that are goal-oriented, driven by challenges, and willing to learn and grow in their skills are welcome to apply. Willing to train applicants with applicable background.
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
