Process Engineering Manager - Chemical Manufacturing

Job Description
What's it like working for a company that delivers life-saving products and services to our nation's military? Humbling. As part of our Ordnance Systems team, you will be working alongside some of the industry's top talent on the forefront of energetics technology. We are currently hiring for a Process Engineering Manager for Manufacturing at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in southwestern Virginia.
The site Process Engineering Manager will lead a department of 15+ engineers charged with improving Safety and Environmental performance, supporting site operations, process and quality improvements, cost reduction initiatives, process uptime improvement, and modernization project support. The primary emphasis of the department is to deliver productivity at a minimum of 3-4 times the cost of the department overhead. This role is a key part of the Manufacturing Leadership Team and reports directly to the site Operations Director. This core team drives continuous improvement across all site operations.
Site Process Engineering Manager will:

• Support day-to-day production needs including troubleshooting, recommending courses of action, performance metric reviews, visual management activity, and interfacing with other site departments to deliver the needs of the production units.
• Support development of annual/monthly goals and objectives for the site and achieve said objectives through technical means and Lean Management processes including high levels of site engagement and accountability reviews.
• Drive / participate in strategic plans and tactical implementation for Safety and Environmental improvements, Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance, modernization projects, programs and product development, operating budgets, productivity projects, etc.
• Assist improving and maintaining a robust Process Safety Information system as part of PSM compliance. This includes creating and updating RFD's, P&ID's, operational design bases, and other technical documents used to operate the plant and meet PSM requirements. Work closely with the PSM Manager to support timely completion of new and updated Process Hazard Analyses (PHA's) and other PSM program needs.
• Approve Process memos and design packages to outline processes, safety and environmental specifics, document equipment design and arrangement, and provide guidance for on-time completion of projects.
• Maintain a yield and process improvement focus including annual productivity programs to create safer, more efficient and lower cost positioned products and operations.
• Oversee department overhead budget and support improvement of manufacturing cost targets
• Participate on business and corporate teams as requested.
• Conduct other job and site related needs as required.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering degree, or similar engineering degree.
• Have 10 years of engineering and production support experience.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Chemical Engineering degree/background preferred.
• Experience with 6Sigma methodology and applications.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing as applied to large, integrated chemical plant operations.
• Prior Management experience is preferred, but not required.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $127900 - $217400
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.