Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Louisville Kentucky

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Posted On: 02/06/2025

Job Description BAE is seeking a talented and experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and develop its Machining Engineering staff. As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will play a key role supporting and collaborating with Operations to ensure scheduled machining activities are safely and efficiently accomplished with properly prepared, vetted, and applied machining programs, processes, tooling, and fixtures to apply to our machining strategy and portfolio. You also will be responsible for identifying, creating, and execution of process improvements and associated budgets. Collaborating closely with various teams, you will ensure that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget while maintaining a high level of quality and adherence to organizational objectives.

Manages staff and assigns tasks to engineering and technical personnel.Leads teams in the development of new products, solutions, and processes.Create and lead a highly organized, standardized, and effective machining support team capable of supporting a 24/7 machining operation.Oversees project logistics and resource allocation.Improves efficiency and sustainability of processes against site metrics.Professionally develop the machining engineering support staff. Research and proposal of capital investments to improve throughput.Support customers meetings, and on-site supplier visits.Ensures sustained team security and success through resource advocacy.Actively work to lower part cost without negatively impacting safety, schedule, or quality. Collaborates with other team leaders and departments.Forges and maintains relationships with suppliers and customers.Work with the capital function to justify, sell, and successfully implement new machining equipment and technology. Serve as a resource to the BAE procurement function when parts must be outsourced or to support vendors producing parts for BAE. Create annual department spend and billable hour budgets and adhere to them.Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Proven work experience as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Machining or similar roleAnalytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems.Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel.Familiarity using Quality Management Software (TIPQA)Knowledge using Windchill PLM systemOrganizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees, and schedules simultaneously.Knowledge and understanding of machine tools, processes, and programming.Expert-level knowledge of sector technology and processesProficiency using presentation software to explain complex information to non-technical management personnel and other stakeholdersAbility and willingness to challenge complacencyUS citizenship or permanent resident status (green card)Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Prior programming experienceExpert knowledge of machining and programmingStrong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skillsStrong familiarity with Siemans and Fanuc controlsExperience using CNC verification/machine simulation software.Lean manufacturing experience.Leadership, interpersonal, teambuilding, conflict resolution, and mentoringCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsFlexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challengesOrganizational, planning, and documentation skillsAbility to accept new challenges, take ownership, and make decisionsPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $133333 - $226667Please 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. More...

    

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