VPM Engineering Production Support

Job Description
BAE Systems in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide Engineering Production Support (EPS) for the Virginia Payload Module (VPM) program. This individual will serve as an interface between design and production engineering for analyzing and solving problems related to the design and fabrication of mechanical subsystems, assemblies, and components. This individual will support design related change notices, problem reports and variance activities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements.
• Serve as an Engineering Support point of contact for all programs and components manufactured in Louisville.
• Work with production support to create Problem Reports detailing engineering related issues with items in production,
• Develop timely, complex and non-complex solutions to problems and coordinate effective “fixes” through Problem Reports, Variances, standard and non-standard repairs and configuration notes.
• Communicate and Collaborate with EPS, Integrated Program Teams (IPT) and Program members to drive issues to closure.
• Maintain the Variance control process for production related variations from the technical data package (TDP). This includes obtaining Internal and Customer approval for subject Variances.
• Assist in assigned special projects and/or process improvement teams to improve work effectiveness and relationships between Design and Production (e.g.: improve Configuration Management of TDP and Re-man Drawings, develop and implement design change work flow processes within configuration management and engineering data management systems).
• Recommend design enhancements for the system, subsystem or component design to the design engineering group.
• Use CAD tools and basic measure equipment to define current characteristics that will enable timely solutions to production issues.
• Daily coordination with onsite Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Recommend design enhancements for the system, subsystem or component design to the design engineering group.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives, policies, and rules.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related degree from an accredited college or university.
• Typically 4 years experience in an engineering role.
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to coordinate multiple priorities to achieve a deliverable deadline.
• Expert and documented knowledge of fundamental mechanical concepts, practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with current computer applications and technologies in applicable engineering disciplines.
• Experienced using 3D CAD Software such as PTC Creo (Pro/Engineer, ProductView).
• Ability to create/maintain large Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to solve basic technical design and development problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with customers to solve technical problems.
• Demonstrated self-starter, who requires minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience supporting engineering in a production environment where weldments, fabrication of machined parts, and assembly, integration, and testing of subsystems on equipment is performed.
• Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards.
• Familiarity with CREO.
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing ASME Y14.5-2009.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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 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.

Salary : $97,008 - $164,914