Manufacturing Engineer
BAE Systems · San Diego, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $118k–$201k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in San Diego, CA. The candidate would lead the design, support, and continuous improvement of production processes.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Tooling
- Base pay
- $118k–$201k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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About the role
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or Technical discipline i.e. mechanical/electrical engineering or engineering technology)
- ✓6+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering
- ✓Can work independently with minimal guidance
- ✓Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite products (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
- ✓Ability to solve technical problems that require a professional level of engineering knowledge and
manufacturing processes
- ✓Experience working in a team environment
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Hands-on floor support experience working with shop employees
- ✓Experience in root cause/corrective action- preventive action
- ✓Knowledge of Engineering concepts, practices, drawing standards, procedures, and processes
- ✓Practice of Lean Six Sigma concepts as applied to Manufacturing
Pay Information
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, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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Job Description At BAE Systems we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer with experience supporting cables, harness, and circuit card assemblies. As a Manufacturing Engineer in this position, the candidate would lead the design, support, and continuous improvement of production processes. The candidate must demonstrate strong technical aptitude, communication skills, and be able to work cross-functionally within the operations organization and with other discipline/functions.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. This position is first shift working a 9/80 work schedule.
This position may include the following activities
- •Design and maintain production processes, work instructions, routings, and assembly documentation.
- •Design, standardize, and maintain bench layouts.
- •Lead cost, yield, and productivity improvement efforts using data analysis and lean manufacturing principles.
- •Review and maintain HPU and Lead Time.
- •Identify and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) that impact manufacturing processes.
- •Collaborate cross-functionally with design, quality, and supply chain to implement and streamline production processes.
- •Support factory safety, ergonomics, 7S, and environmental compliance through assessments and initiatives.
- •Train manufacturing staff and provide daily technical support on process execution and issue resolution.
- •Develop and optimize assembly processes, implementing tooling, fixtures and equipment to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
- •Drive equipment moves and factory transitions.
- •Drive root cause investigations and lead implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- •Oversee capital projects and manage procurement activities for manufacturing resources.
- •Supporting Transition from development to Production.