Industrial Engineer

2 weeks ago

Louisville, United States Disability Solutions Full time
Job Description


What’s it like to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. At BAE Systems, we value our workforce. We offer a generous salary and benefit package, and we work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Our team members work on the world’s most advanced combat systems. From the Amphibious Combat Vehicle that transports America’s Marines from ship to shore to the gun systems that deliver long range firepower for the US Navy, we are developing the technology of tomorrow while delivering the most cutting-edge equipment available today. Our flexible work environment provides every opportunity to positively impact the company without giving up your personal life and we welcome all those who understand the importance of improving production velocity, having big ideas, and craving innovation. We draw strength from our diversity and always put our customers first through an unwavering commitment to bring the warfighter home safe.

BAE Systems is seeking an Industrial Engineer to develop discrete event simulations and participate on continuous improvement projects. These projects support the production of components for surface ships and submarines for the United States Navy. In this position, you will be a part of the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business at our facility located in Louisville, KY. This position will report onsite.

Successful performance in this role includes developing simulations that add value to the organization, meeting milestones for factory set up and improvement efforts, integrating solutions to increase capacity, reducing manufacturing hours to achieve production targets, and ensuring safe practices in manufacturing areas.

The candidate must be comfortable with soliciting input through face-to-face interaction and, in general, must demonstrate that they possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills that will support individual and team growth. A basic background in discrete event simulation is also necessary, preferably with the use of SIMIO.

Specific responsibilities include:

Day-to-Day
Production Simulation

  • Developing, configuring, debugging, testing, and analyzing simulations built in SIMIO for varied fabrication, assembly, and testing processes.
  • Completing time studies
  • Working with engineering and operations teams to identify production bottlenecks
  • Delivering strategic inputs for manufacturing plans, labor targets, productivity improvements, operations strategy and manufacturing readiness valuations
  • Conducting What-If Scenarios to evaluate staffing, capacity, and schedule requirements
  • Working with other Industrial Engineers to link simulations between sites

Continuous Improvement
  • Identifying the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow
  • Establishing methods for maximum utilization of facilities and personnel
  • Conducting studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, and the purchase/lease/maintenance of equipment
  • Designing factory layouts that align with the overall plan and vision for the manufacturing site
  • Collaborating with various internal departments that include Program Management, Production Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Purchasing, Finance, and Operations to develop a world class manufacturing facility
  • Developing and deploying a framework to sustain the utilization of lean concepts
  • Reducing waste, rework, and cycle times

Long Term
Build Internal and External Customer Relationships
  • Working with other Industrial Engineers and Site leadership to establish relationships with program liaisons and operations management to drive scheduling and recovery plan discussions based on simulations projections
  • Engaging in regular communications with production support, planning, logistics, quality, manufacturing supervisors, and direct labor workforce to assess operations performance
  • Collaborating with production management and cross-functional teams to document manufacturing constraints and identify process improvement/lean manufacturing opportunities
  • Summarizing and presenting output data from simulations to internal customers (manufacturing, program, functional, and executive leadership)
  • Summarizing and presenting output data from studies and simulations to the external customer
  • Delivering strategic inputs for manufacturing plans, labor targets, productivity improvements, operations strategy and manufacturing readiness evaluations
  • Utilizing data to gain buy in from a diverse group of stakeholders

Personal Development
  • Participating on projects outside of day-to-day scope to maintain IE knowledge
  • Sharing responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor
  • Maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with safety objectives and policies
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline and 2 years of relevant work experience
  • May consider candidates who do not meet all the above requirements for a more junior role or additional experience for a more senior role
  • Knowledge of Discrete Event Simulation
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience using SIMIO software preferred (Experience with ProModel, Arena, or other Discrete Event Simulation Software will also be considered)
  • Familiarity with a heavy manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of Low Volume, High Mix manufacturing


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $68700 - $116800

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 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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