Job Description
Job Description Full-time onsite: Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Electronic Systems: You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Defense: See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Operations: Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers’ needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers interns opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment.
The Role: This Industrial Engineer/Data Scientist position is designed to support the Austin Business Center at BAE Systems. As a member of this team, you will be expected to identify and systematically eliminate waste using classical Industrial Engineering and Lean methods, utilize and build simulation modeling to improve operations, and be required to work on and lead interdisciplinary teams. Individual must be able to format structured approaches to problem solving, communicate effectively with stakeholders and work closely with Supply Chain Planning, Stock room and the Operations teams.
You will be responsible for tasks including but not limited to:
- Determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow.
- Establish methods for maximum utilization of facilities and personnel. AutoCAD experience is preferred not required.
- Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction and equipment usage
- Engage in regular communications and collaboration with the operations managers, planners, logistics, floor operations and operations team to assess operations performance
- Design of factory layouts, factory modeling/simulation, and to ensure data aligns with the overall plan and vision for the manufacturing site.
- Collaborate with various internal departments that include Program Management, Production Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Purchasing, Finance, and the Operation team to develop a world class manufacturing facility.
- Track projects and reports status to key stakeholders on regular basis.
- Develops mitigation plans when issues arise that may jeopardize project timelines
- Develop and deploy a framework of continuous improvement utilizing lean principles by performing value-stream analysis simulations.
- Reduce waste, rework, and cycle times.
- Scientific thought process, systems insight to extract knowledge from a broad chaotic data set.
LEAP Internship Program: In this position, you will participate in BAE Systems' nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, where you will Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. The LEAP Program will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, engage in career development opportunities, and network with our business leaders and the other students in the program.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program, or Associates Degree completed, in any engineering/technical degree (mechanical, electrical, industrial, aerospace, engineering technology) Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or Data Science
- Motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities and ability to work independently
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Excellent team player who is willing to contribute and learn
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Ability to understand abstract concepts and based on that understanding calling out anomalies at the right time, before they become giant issues.
- Possess excellent Data analytical skills and the ability to recognize and utilize data to gain buy in from a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Must possess excellent oral and written skills in order to communicate effectively with other teams.
- Experience with Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems preferably Kardex and/or Mycronic and interfaces with middleware and Oracle is preferred
- SQL/Python, C, C++, any other 4GL and 5GL is preferred
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $49592 - $68993
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.
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
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.
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.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Internship, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift