Senior Industrial Engineer - Team Lead

Job Description
BAE Systems seeks a seasoned Industrial Engineer with a strong skill set that will be utilized as a change agent to drive Operational Excellence throughout our Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker that can design alternative future state solutions by working with the organization at all levels and then by modeling each scenario with Capacity Modeling, Simulation, and CAD software. Projects will be funded and tactically implemented by the Industrial Engineer. These projects will have high visibility and will be monitored closely by leadership. The Industrial Engineer will be the project owner and will be held accountable for the results. Are you technically minded, detail-oriented and comfortable working at all levels? If so, you may have what it takes to join the BAE Systems, Inc team.
In this role, you'll provide support with layout, process design, and process improvement implementation that enables our sites to achieve peak performance. You'll lead Continuous Improvement initiatives and projects, and you'll identify and implement process flow, cost reduction, quality, and safety improvements. This opportunity will be challenging and when done well will deliver results that have a direct impact on company profitability.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Drive strategic decision making through capacity modeling and simulation.

• Utilize continuous improvement methodologies to assist operations in process improvement and meeting strategic objectives.

• Enact improvement to resolve productivity flow problems and/or minimize cost.

• Drive sustained improvements through the utilization of process flows, operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Assist in determining optimal shop floor layouts, product flow strategies, assembly methods, ergonomics, material handling, using simulation and CAD software.
• Perform time and motion studies to develop standards for labor utilization.
• Run analysis to determine staffing levels for departments based on contract requirements

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Required Education, Experience, & Skills
• BS in Industrial Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Strong software fluency or skill set: AutoCAD, Simulation Software, Excel, or Python
• Minimum 2 years' experience in manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated leadership in process improvement including logistics, supply chain, material presentation to the manufacturing areas, manufacturing flow optimization and implementation of operations work standards including methods and time standards
• Experience with Lean 6Sigma methodologies, 6sigma certification preferred.
• Experience establishing and maintaining work standards, methods and build times.
• Experience organizing material flow throughout the value stream from receipt through shipping.
• Experience leading Continuous Improvement events and implementing the results within Operations
• Experience establishing and monitoring Equipment Capacity levels via robust models

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in Industrial Engineering or related discipline with 2-5 years' experience in manufacturing, or in absence of degree 6 years' experience.
• Experience utilizing project management tools (KPI fire or similar).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Problem Solving
• 6S
• VSM
• Experience with LEAN practices and projects utilizing LEAN tools
• Experience with Simio, Arena, or other simulation software

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
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 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.