Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a well-qualified Mechanical Engineer, having extensive experience with engineering drawings, to join our Quality Team for an exciting opportunity in support of the development, readiness and sustainment of the USAF Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system. You will play a key role in ensuring that new engineering drawings and engineering (change) orders (EO) meet all government and drafting standards and are processed in a timely manner, as required by the USAF in support of the existing Minuteman III weapon system.

BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture. The 800+ BAE Systems employees and sub-contractors located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah are closely aligned to the United States Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. We support the Center in sustaining the existing Minuteman III weapon system and the new Sentinel missile system in development, formerly known as Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent GBSD). We are a uniquely valued mission partner delivering daily technical excellence and innovative solutions to our government customers. BAE Systems has earned accolades as a “Top Workplace” in Utah based on employee feedback for three consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. 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.

You will be the technical lead for the BAE QC drawing review team by providing technical support, training, problem resolution, government coordination, and process improvement to increase quality and to decrease review time. You will work to improve the organization’s efficiency and value add by reducing waste and promoting continuous improvement. Specific responsibilities and competencies include, but not limited to:

• Provide technical oversight and guidance to the BAE QC drawing/EO review team.
• Provide leadership in maintaining and improving quality and cycle time of the review process.
• Become the subject matter expert on government and industry drafting standards and practices.
• Review Engineering drawings and changes.
• Provide training and feedback to the Engineers who prepare drawing/EO projects.
• Improve initial quality of drawing/EO projects.
• Provide training and support to QC reviewers.
• Promote a culture and inspire the organization to adopt a quality mindset and challenge teams to be critical, disciplined, and continually strive for excellence.
• Lead others in the review, analysis, and reporting of quality discrepancies and data related to the QC review.
• Report on key performance measures and leading indicators.
• Coordinate with government drawing checkers on problem resolutions, including different interpretation of industry and government standards.
• Lead investigations into identified problems and opportunities for improvement and develop disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.

Join an extraordinary company culture and the winning team to success on the ICBM Integrated Support Contract this year and for years to come.

This position will be located at Hill AFB, UT.

US Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance upon hire is required

Some work-from-home opportunity currently exists with this position

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ yrs. of related engineering experience (5+ yrs. with Master’s degree). At least 3yrs progressive responsibility in providing technical leadership.
• Strong background in creating or reviewing engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.100, Engineering Drawing Practices, ASME Y14.5, Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and all the Y14-series.
• Experience with Configuration Management and drawing changes.
• Great cross-functional communication and interaction.
• Leadership & coaching junior quality associates.
• Project management.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Metric implementation, management, and reporting.
• Proficient with Microsoft office tools – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• LEAN/Six Sigma Training.
• Experience with government engineering drawings, drawing changes, and technical orders.
• Experience working with CAD systems, such as NX, Solidworks, CATIA, or AutoCAD.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $89280 – $151740

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 Intelligence & Security

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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.

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