Fab Shop Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description As a Senior Fab Shop Manufacturing Engineer at BAE Systems, you will use yours skills to develop and improve manufacturing/machining processes by studying product and manufacturing methods. You will create and modify CNC programs, as well as design fixtures and tooling for operations, manufacturing processes and material handling. You will complete calculations and design for new equipment and process improvement, as well as create and maintain technical drawings for processes, tooling, and fixtures to support manufacturing operations.
Maintain communication with Shop VSL and Shop Lead to ensure efficiency of all fabrication processes and resolve all issues pertaining to them. Coordinate with VSL or Lead, provide support to all teams, and maintain quality of all work processes in systems. Provide day-to-day technical support to fab shop personnel. When needed, supports the shop floor personnel to set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions. Analyze current shop practices and recommend improvements.
Troubleshoots and analyzes problems with production and assembly. Analyzes root causes for all fabrication issues. Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications: determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup: uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments: makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds: measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining: fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required.
Review of Engineering design drawings for manufacturability and development of alternative approaches to ease the manufacturing process and reduce cost. Support Engineering design and prototyping efforts, prepare detail tooling drawings using Cad software and develop work plan instructions for all fabrication processes. Design jigs and fixtures as required.
Support the development of estimates for fab shop efforts. Participate in Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support various aspects of tooling development, including but not limited to; design reviews, support of fabrication and qualification related to prototype, pilot and production.
• Support the design, review and implementation of new products, tooling and fixtures.
• Provide fab shop cost estimates in support of engineering and production needs. Create BOEs.
• Development of process and maintenance requirements of new machines on the floor. Establish documentation outlining procedures and maintenance schedules.
• Design and/or Manage tooling designs.
• Creation of CNC programs and shop work plans.
• Research and qualify potential new equipment purchases.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing work plans
• Analyze and establish production standard times
• Optimize, establish, and organize work areas considering ergonomics and material flow
• Review and approve engineering changes with minimal impact/risk to production
• Responsible for determining the material and method of how parts are fabricated (raw stock, forgings, castings, etc.)
• CNC machine programming experience
• Proficiency in tooling design to include fixturing/tooling, go/no-go gauges, and poke-yoke devices to improve productivity, safety and quality
• Identify and participate in Continuous Improvement events
• Assist in developing PFMEAs
• Machining and Fabrication experience and equipment capability knowledge
• Basic Materials (Metallurgical) knowledge
• Welding process knowledge preferred
• Experience with Jigs and Fixtures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Apply a common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and solve problems. Good math skills & use of inspection equipment / tools. Capable of interpreting control documents and prints accurately.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of experience working in a Manufacturing Fab Shop environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with co-workers. Hands-on floor support experience and working with shop employees.
• Strong problem solving skills. Using a combination of solid engineering principles and common knowledge.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities using strong organizational and time management skills to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Experience working with 3D software and CAD models.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Green Belt / Black Belt Lean 6 Sigma training
• Lean manufacturing training/experience
• Strong understanding of numerical control (NC) programming
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• Experience with AS9145
• Experience with CREO software

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.