Product Introduction Lead (Onsite)

Job Description
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The Product Introduction Facilities (PIF) Pilot Line located in Greenlawn, NY is responsible for the early builds of new electronic and optomechanical hardware designs. This includes the development and maturation of the associated build processes, programming, tooling and documentation in preparation for full rate production.

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer and the PIF team engage in close collaboration with the product design teams and the receiving production teams to ensure the products are designed for manufacturability and the transition to production is successful. The PIF and the NPI Engineer are critical, unique and exciting roles that help BAE Systems support and satisfy our customer's needs.

The responsibilities may include:

Coordinates manufacturing execution and engages with PIF employees as well as cross-functional team members to ensure product builds are aligned with program milestones and delivery schedules.

Provides people management leadership to the PIF personnel by coaching and developing direct reports. Assures the PIF team members have the necessary training. Fully participates in the performance development process. Identifies and resolves performance problems. Provides guidance on labor charging and company policies and procedures.

Develops staffing plans, supports hiring actions to build and grow the team.

Serves as the focal point to communicate and resolve issues within the PIF and serves as the point of contact for PIF work requests. Coordinate with internal and external customers as necessary to ensure commitments are achieved. Facilitate problem solving and collaboration.

Timely reports on the WIP status and proactively engages with cross-functional team members to address build issues and drives solutions to meet commitments.

Identifies errors and supports the New Product Introduction Engineering team develop and initiate corrective actions. Supports corrective action reviews and participates in identifying root causes and corrective actions.

Supports the development of work instructions, routings, standards, and other production documentation.

Supports the identification and development of tooling and other NRE efforts requirements for the effective deployment of new products.

Supports the development of new processes to achieve efficient new product production.

Supports root cause and corrective action development and implementation.

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 full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 4+ years work experience
• Manufacturing and production execution experience
• Experience in people management or mentoring
• Experience in implementing process improvements
• Ability to read and use technical drawings, schematics, wire lists, process sheets and change orders.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel at all levels, suppliers and customers.
• Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills required.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Holds Secret level security clearance
• Prior New Product Introduction experience / Design or early lifecycle development experience.
• Six Sigma, Green or Black belt.
• Prior manufacturing leadership experience to independently manage a mixed model production environment including assembly, integration and testing
• Experience in US defense industry manufacturing operations is highly desirable for this position
• Demonstrated experience in implementing change in manufacturing areas

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $103752 - $176378

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 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.