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New Product Engineer

BAE Systems

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Merrimack, NH
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$118,095 - $200,762

Job Description

Job Description
At BAE Systems, we prioritize our customers by our mission of "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" while offering a flexible work environment that balances work and life. We're seeking a skilled New Product Introduction Engineer to join the CEMA NPI Team supporting programs in southern New Hampshire. This role will guide the transition to production of several exciting new programs in our Advanced Optical Systems (AOS) or Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) product lines.
This is a first shift position with flexibility to work a 9/80 (with every other Friday off) OR a 4/10 (Monday through Thursday) schedule.

New Product Introduction Engineers deliver expertise in the feasibility of product producibility, manufacturability, affordability, and testability. Throughout the product life cycle, the NPI Engineer will ensure design concepts meet manufacturing capabilities, lead the manufacturing feasibility assessment, create and understand process flow, create and maintain the Design to Unit Production Cost (DTUPC) model, and support transition to production efforts. NPI focuses on design for manufacture (DFM), design for test (DFT), Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, as well as AS9145/APQP product realization activities for new hardware designs. NPI serves as the bridge between engineering, operations and supply chain, to ensure successful product transition to production. This role will focus heavily on collaboration with multidisciplinary teams from both Operations and Engineering functions, assisting early in prototyping and acting as the voice of the factory in design reviews.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Partner and collaborate with multiple other organizations throughout the product life cycle, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain
  • AS9145 facilitation and implementation
  • Create and manage Design to Unit Production Cost (DTUPC) model
  • Coordinate and facilitate Transition to Production (TTP) process
  • Provide initial build support and create preliminary processes and process flows
  • Review engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Perform preliminary capacity analyses
  • Support proposals, cost evaluation activities, and prepare Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
  • Actively participate in Program PDR, CDR, and IDR as an assessor
  • Assist in the design, fabrication, and validation of fixtures, tooling, and test equipment for production Identify, propose, and execute Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 6+ years of relevant working experience
  • H.S. Diploma or GED, BS preferred
  • Experience with optical system or electronic module design and/or manufacturing
  • Experience supporting product development into production environments
  • Team player able to self-manage and prioritize schedule and responsibilities
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to connect to all levels of the organization from touch labor through senior management
  • Ability to obtain Secret Level Security Clearance


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • BS in a STEM field
  • Experience in working in New Product Introduction environments and transitioning designs to production
  • Experience with AS9145, DTUPC, Design for Test, Design for Manufacturing
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.

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