Industrial Engineer - Capital Projects & Factory Optimization

Job Description

At BAE Systems our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future, and you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect UsTM and We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM. We are excited for you to come join our Site Facilities Engineering Team!

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Engineer to support our Facilities Engineering function in optimizing manufacturing environments for defense electronics and commercial aerospace manufacturing. This role will focus on layout, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives within our factory facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in support of factory rearrangements and construction efforts that are executed through annual internal capital investments.

The Industrial Engineer will play a critical role in optimizing our manufacturing environments. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting layout and optimization efforts during building renovation projects that impact factory floors, ensuring efficient use of space and effective tooling arrangements.
• Collaborating with Operations teams to gain a deep understanding of factory flow, value streams, and material handling processes, logistics, and providing input on space use efficiency and approaches to consolidate and optimize space.
• Working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in mechanical, electrical, architectural, and controls engineering to ensure factory designs align with operational needs and infrastructure requirements, optimizing factory designs and ensuring infrastructure matches factory needs.
• Providing input and design recommendations on individual tool installations and other minor factory rearrangements to support operational needs, ensuring seamless integration with existing processes and maximizing efficiency.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• Proven experience in industrial engineering principles, including lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, and process optimization.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in defense electronics, aerospace or related industry.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Experience with simulation software.
• Knowledge of facility infrastructure MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC).
• Experience with Facilities design, plant rearrangement and brownfield/greenfield construction a plus.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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 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. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using y