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BAE Systems

3rd Shift Manufacturing Engineer - Weld

York, PA

Job Description
What's it like to work for a company that manufactures the world's greatest combat vehicles? Gratifying!

Our Manufacturing Engineers provide technical support to operations employees and other support functions during the manufacturing of wheeled and tracked military vehicles. This role is specific to fabrication (welding and drilling) at our York, PA facility. Manufacturing Engineers are the first responders and problem solvers to technical production barriers. We are responsible for ensuring technical outcomes are consistent with established manufacturing engineering principles. We provide guidance to the greater teams ensuring customer, company, quality, and regulatory requirements are met. This position supports the 3rd Shift, 9:30 PM to 7:00 AM, on a 9/80 schedule.

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We are looking for enthusiastic Manufacturing Engineers. In this role, you will...
  • Train and guide operators on the manufacturing processes.
  • Develop concepts, design change recommendation, rework/ repair instructions and Investigate cause / corrective actions identified as issues in fabrication.
  • Recommend process changes and implement process improvements.
  • Prepare and conduct weld engineering analysis of materials and work instruction procedures to build the product.
  • Use knowledge of metallurgy, material weldability, manual machine operation, and support of weld machines.
  • Review detailed production documentation to provide acceptable product and process work instructions.
  • Develop or contribute to the creation of welding standards and specifications.
  • Support special weld repairs as necessary and order perishable tooling for the manufacturing process.

This position is responsible for ensuring requirements are met throughout either the fabrication processes on the AMPV Value Stream.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have expert knowledge of concepts, practices, drawing standards and procedures of Weld Engineering processes.
  • Capable of working with current computer applications, CAD programs, and model manipulation.
  • Possesses an understanding of equipment and technologies relevant to welding, weld engineering, and manual machine operation.
  • Ability to solve complex technical problems that require a professional level of weld engineering knowledge and manufacturing processes.
  • Need to work well in a team environment.
  • Will be required to work with customer (both internal and external).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Certification with AWS (American Weld Society) as a CWI (Certified Weld Inspector)
Knowledge of drilling / machining operations
Hands on fabrication experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $68700 - $116800

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 Platforms & Services
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 your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. 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. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Client-provided location(s): York, PA, USA
Job ID: BAE-820946871
Employment Type: Full Time