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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain
None
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Travel Percentage
50%
Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
No
Is Relocation Available
No
Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Procurement Engineer to support procurement of parts for our Weapon Systems’ products that are manufactured in Louisville KY, Aberdeen SD and Maple Grove MN.
This candidate will be part of the Supply Chain Organization and serve as a technical resource and interface between operations, suppliers and program engineering for evaluating and resolving problems related to procured components, and assemblies. This candidate will lead various tasks such as cost reduction projects, supplier capacity and capability review, supplier risk mitigation and technical issue resolution.
Additionally, the procurement engineer will utilize data analytics to support issue identification and resolution, support buyers with independent cost estimates, and travel to suppliers for issue resolution.
This position is part of our newly created Strategy and Supplier Engagement team. The position would be ideal for an Engineer with Manufacturing and Supply Chain experience, and who is interested in solving supply chain problems.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities:
Facilitate and lead resolution of technical issues in supply base through collaboration with supplier and across functions including program engineering, quality, operations and procurement
Facilitate and lead cost reduction efforts on procured material through collaboration with suppliers and across functions including program engineering, quality, operations and procurement
Support and monitor technical execution of requirements at key suppliers
Assess suppliers for technical capabilities and competencies to mitigate execution risks, and develop key supplier partners to support the growth across the Weapon Systems portfolio of products
Collaborate with procurement to support strategic sourcing initiatives
Effectively communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders and subject matter experts, and status progress in briefs to various leadership levels
Foster and grow relationships cross-functionally to influence and lead solution-oriented strategies
Develop timely solutions to problems, hold action owners accountable and coordinate implementation
Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies
Auto req ID
479282BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Engineering
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8 years’ work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Engineering, such as manufacturing or production support
Experience in Manufacturing Engineering such as machined and fabricated products
Experience in Supply Chain, such as supplier management, supplier communication, or engineering support
Experience in Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, and Influencing
Comprehension: Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions; ability to understand opposing points of view on complex issues, and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints; ability to understand engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Organization: Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Reasoning & Decision Making: Ability to make decisions which have impact on the business; ability to develop complex concepts and plans and communicate them effectively through formal or informal presentations either inside or outside the organization.
Communications: Strong written and oral communication skills; interacting with and presenting to Managers, staff, coworkers and suppliers; ability to compose materials such as detailed reports and work-related documents and presentations.
Analysis: Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret complex numerical and/or statistical data for forecasting, problem solving or reporting purposes.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience in the Defense/Contracting industry
Experience with design and development of electrical, mechanical or welded products
Experience performing supplier assessments
Experience in Program/Project Management
Experience in Continuous Improvement tools and methods, Six Sigma
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486
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.
City*
Louisville
State*
Kentucky
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
BAE Systems
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain
None
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Travel Percentage
50%
Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
No
Is Relocation Available
No
Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Procurement Engineer to support procurement of parts for our Weapon Systems’ products that are manufactured in Louisville KY, Aberdeen SD and Maple Grove MN.
This candidate will be part of the Supply Chain Organization and serve as a technical resource and interface between operations, suppliers and program engineering for evaluating and resolving problems related to procured components, and assemblies. This candidate will lead various tasks such as cost reduction projects, supplier capacity and capability review, supplier risk mitigation and technical issue resolution.
Additionally, the procurement engineer will utilize data analytics to support issue identification and resolution, support buyers with independent cost estimates, and travel to suppliers for issue resolution.
This position is part of our newly created Strategy and Supplier Engagement team. The position would be ideal for an Engineer with Manufacturing and Supply Chain experience, and who is interested in solving supply chain problems.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities:
Facilitate and lead resolution of technical issues in supply base through collaboration with supplier and across functions including program engineering, quality, operations and procurement
Facilitate and lead cost reduction efforts on procured material through collaboration with suppliers and across functions including program engineering, quality, operations and procurement
Support and monitor technical execution of requirements at key suppliers
Assess suppliers for technical capabilities and competencies to mitigate execution risks, and develop key supplier partners to support the growth across the Weapon Systems portfolio of products
Collaborate with procurement to support strategic sourcing initiatives
Effectively communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders and subject matter experts, and status progress in briefs to various leadership levels
Foster and grow relationships cross-functionally to influence and lead solution-oriented strategies
Develop timely solutions to problems, hold action owners accountable and coordinate implementation
Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies
Auto req ID
479282BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Engineering
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8 years’ work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Engineering, such as manufacturing or production support
Experience in Manufacturing Engineering such as machined and fabricated products
Experience in Supply Chain, such as supplier management, supplier communication, or engineering support
Experience in Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, and Influencing
Comprehension: Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions; ability to understand opposing points of view on complex issues, and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints; ability to understand engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Organization: Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Reasoning & Decision Making: Ability to make decisions which have impact on the business; ability to develop complex concepts and plans and communicate them effectively through formal or informal presentations either inside or outside the organization.
Communications: Strong written and oral communication skills; interacting with and presenting to Managers, staff, coworkers and suppliers; ability to compose materials such as detailed reports and work-related documents and presentations.
Analysis: Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret complex numerical and/or statistical data for forecasting, problem solving or reporting purposes.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience in the Defense/Contracting industry
Experience with design and development of electrical, mechanical or welded products
Experience performing supplier assessments
Experience in Program/Project Management
Experience in Continuous Improvement tools and methods, Six Sigma
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486
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.
City*
Louisville
State*
Kentucky
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
BAE Systems
Salary : $120,874 - $205,486