Posted 1 week ago
Secret
$157,911 - $268,449
Unspecified
Austin, TX (On-Site/Office)
Job Description
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 F-35 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.
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to head our newly formed Digital Operations and Innovative Manufacturing organization. This leader is responsible for developing our digital and advanced manufacturing roadmap and carrying it through long-term deployment.
Key elements of this roadmap will include:
Digital Operations Strategy
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $157911 - $268449
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.
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 F-35 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.
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to head our newly formed Digital Operations and Innovative Manufacturing organization. This leader is responsible for developing our digital and advanced manufacturing roadmap and carrying it through long-term deployment.
Key elements of this roadmap will include:
- Developing consistent tiered metrics reporting capabilities.
- Deploying factory visual management tools.
- Managing operations tools include continued development and deployment of a common Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Providing scalable AI solutions.
- Partnering across the enterprise to mature data governance.
- Aligning with engineering on digital threads between development and production environments.
- Factory and automation and common test solutions.
Digital Operations Strategy
- Develop and communicate a comprehensive digital operations strategy and roadmap, aligning with business objectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize digital transformation opportunities and develop business cases.
- Lead cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions.
- Partner closely with engineering to mature the digital thread between design and production.
- Develop and execute a vision for automation and test systems that supports business growth and operational goals.
- Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for automation.
- Implement metrics and benchmarks to measure operational efficiency and track progress.
- Develop and deploy a consistent tiered metrics reporting framework, aligning with functional KPIs and user needs.
- Design and implement real-time data visualization tools, dashboards, and reports to support informed decision-making.
- Conduct data analytics to understand performance and trends.
- Lead the development, sustainment, and deployment of MES, integrating with existing systems and processes.
- Develop and maintain standardized toolkits for manufacturing and supply chain functions, ensuring alignment with functional KPIs and user needs.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Significant demonstrated experience in elements Digital or Technical Leadership.
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with experience in building and managing high-performing teams, and strong technical skills, including proficiency in data analytics, data systems, and digital ecosystems.
- Experience establishing a vision, gaining cross-organizational support, and implementing it through change management principles, with excellent business acumen in strategic planning and operational management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, and demonstrate behaviors including curiosity, courage, and resiliency.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $157911 - $268449
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.
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