Eng I - Matl & Proc at BAE Systems in Location not listed

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Join a multi-disciplinary team to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements for assigned projects within Paint work centers.
• Join a team that develops, implements and commissions materials and process (M&P) plans for tactical hardware, including assisting with efforts to qualify new materials and processes in paint lab, printed circuit lab, tetra etch, and metal finishing.
• Be personally mentored and trained one-on-one, by two Materials and Process (M&P) Subject Matter Experts (SME) with combined 39 years of industry experience.
• Review engineering drawings and provide feedback to designers on materials selection, producibility, and process specifications.
  • Participate in teams to develop and investigate new paint tools, equipment and manufacturing techniques to lead the operations into the future. This may involve the application of highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts.
  • Troubleshoot and investigate hardware anomaly root causes and corrective actions.
  • Participate in teams to establish, refine and execute the paint and coatings engineering strategy.
• Work cross functionally with Manufacturing, Materials Engineers, and Paint technicians to develop new strategies and processes to meet design requirements for Program execution. This may involve designing, researching and developing highly advanced new applications resulting in new product/business opportunities for the company.
• Coordinate and conduct all tests required for validating coatings and their performance and provide clear concise documentation and direction on corrective actions. This may involve the design, development, and execution of innovative research projects.
• Maintain compliance with all requirements, including, but not limited to: Safety, AS9100 and internal and external audits.
• Work cross functionally with Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering to develop best practices for paint and etch tooling.
• Perform failure analysis on paint related hardware anomalies.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions and other documents for each work center to ensure best operational practices.
• Apply industry accepted manufacturing engineering techniques, practices and procedures to our environment.
• Maintain excellent rapport with internal/external customers.
• Act, with supervision, to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs in Paint.
• Participate in and lead process validations.
• Participate in group discussions and effective meetings.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.