Manufacturing Process Engineer, Weld

About the position

What motivates you? If you are seeking a role in which you can develop your skills and earn opportunities for advancement while being part of a forward looking team - then this is what awaits you in a career at BAE Systems. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced combat vehicle systems. From the M109A7 Mobile Howitzer with its long range firepower to the Amphibious Combat Vehicle that transports America’s Marines from ship to shore, we are developing the technology of tomorrow while delivering the most cutting-edge equipment available today. Our flexible work environment provides opportunities to positively impact the company without sacrificing your personal life. BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 company, is seeking a Weld Process Manufacturing Engineer for our Combat Missions manufacturing site in Aiken, South Carolina. In this role, you will support combat vehicle production focusing on Weld process development. You will lead a diverse group of talented professionals in a fast paced, challenging environment - learning and growing as you participate in the mission to support our Armed Forces who protect our nation. You and your team will provide production floor support, review and implement engineering design changes, develop work instructions, specify tooling requirements and develop weld manufacturing processes. Provide key input into Capital Project Implementations and acts as a Project Leader during equipment installations.

Responsibilities

• Support combat vehicle production focusing on Weld process development.
• Lead a diverse group of talented professionals.
• Provide production floor support.
• Review and implement engineering design changes.
• Develop work instructions.
• Specify tooling requirements.
• Develop weld manufacturing processes.
• Provide key input into Capital Project Implementations.
• Act as a Project Leader during equipment installations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or closely related degree from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years experience in a variety of weld processes to include GTAW and GMAW.
• Experience using 3D CAD Software such as PTC Creo (Pro/Engineer, ProductView).
• Proficient knowledge of material preparation processes such as deox, sandblast, mechanical cleaning.
• Working knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency with current computer applications and technologies in applicable engineering disciplines to include MS Office Suite.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers to solve moderately complex technical problems.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety principles.
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to coordinate multiple priorities to achieve a deliverable deadline.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of engineers to meet goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated self-starter, who requires minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and interpret applicable weld code and develop weld processes that meet the requirements as specified within the code.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2009.
• Demonstrated ability to specify and collaborate in the design and development of weld tooling that maximizes efficiency and incorporates error proofing methodologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of inspection processes.
• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) or Certified Weld Educator (CWE) certification a plus.
• Knowledge of additional weld processes such as resistance welding, FSW, SAW and EBW.
• Experience with automation solutions including robotic welding and positioning devices.
• Knowledge of process data collection systems (Lincoln Checkpoint, Miller Insight).
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, JBA) to be used for process routing development, configuration management, Bills of Material definition.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, welding and finishing processes.
• Experience supporting engineering in a prototype or production environment where weldments, fabrication of machined parts, and assembly and integration of subsystems on vehicles is performed.
• Experience working with military ground vehicles.
• Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid military leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.