Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business at our Anniston, Alabama facility. This position will report onsite in support of production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will spend most of their time, up to 90%, on the shop floor resolving manufacturing-related issues and providing technical support on a variety of technical tasks across the assembly line.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide floor support to these areas, including:

• Supporting assembly line operations, resolving issues related to production workflows, equipment, and processes, and implementing improvements to increase efficiency and productivity
• Providing technical assistance and guidance on maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities, including diagnostic troubleshooting and repair of complex systems and equipment

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing engineering support for garage and assembly processes in the manufacturing of combat products
• Applying basic knowledge of the design of organization's products and technology to solve moderately complex and clearly defined engineering problems. Selecting the best method or process from several existing alternatives
• Analyzing and interpreting design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements
• Developing concepts, design change recommendations, rework/repair instructions
• Supporting standard and non-standard weld repairs as necessary
• Recommending process changes and implementing process improvements
• Investigating root cause/corrective actions for fabrication, assembly, and garage-related issues
• Developing and making revisions to existing documentation, providing input for technical documentation, papers, and presentations / may deliver technical presentations
• Applying basic lean/six sigma principles to drive improvements to production processes

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or Technical discipline i.e. mechanical/electrical engineering or engineering technology) or relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
• Can work independently with minimal guidance
• Effective communication skills
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Capable of working with current computer applications, CAD programs, and model manipulation and understanding of engineering drawings
• Ability to solve technical problems that require a professional level of engineering knowledge and manufacturing processes
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to interface with customer (both internal and external)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with assembly line operations and garage maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities is a plus
• Hands-on floor support experience, working with shop employees
• Experience in root cause/corrective action- preventive action
• Knowledge of Engineering concepts, practices, drawing standards, procedures, and processes
• Basic knowledge of inspection processes is a plus
• Practice of lean / 6 sigma concepts as applied to manufacturing is a plus
• Familiarity with relevant military and commercial weld standards is a plus
• Knowledge of drilling / machining operations a plus

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64935 - $110390
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.