About the Role
This role leads the New Product Introduction teams and factories for Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack (CEMA) Operations. The NPI leader works with Factory Leadership, Engineering Technology Development teams, Engineering Hardware Capability Groups, Technical Directors, and Chief Engineers on emerging programs to ensure product manufacturability. You will be responsible for the Pilot Line for CEMA Factories in Austin, TX and Nashua, NH, leading teams that develop manufacturing processes for new hardware transitioning from development to production.
Responsibilities
- Lead New Product Introduction teams and factories for Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack (CEMA) Operations.
- Ensure product manufacturability by working with Factory Leadership, Engineering Technology Development teams, Engineering Hardware Capability Groups, Technical Directors, and Chief Engineers on emerging programs.
- Oversee the Pilot Line for CEMA Factories in Austin, TX and Nashua, NH.
- Develop manufacturing processes for new hardware transitioning from development to production.
- Understand and align the strategy and objectives of the Operations function and the CEMA business area with new product introductions.
- Align Engineering Technology Roadmaps with the Operations Technology roadmap for manufacturing readiness.
- Execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) for new or improved manufacturing techniques.
- Implement Automation strategies.
- Provide technical and analytical guidance to the NPI team and program teams.
- Actively participate in technical reviews, architecture reviews, and pursuit concepts.
- Champion and grow Transition to Production (TTP) best practices and processes.
- Collaborate across functions and business areas.
- Work closely with the Electronic Systems Pre-Production Global Process Owner to ensure alignment to sector TTP policies and strategies.
Requirements
- 10+ years of Manufacturing or Engineering experience including experience transitioning products to production.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a portfolio of teams with mixed skills: program facing, factory facing, technical engineers and factory technicians.
- Ability to translate program performance & growth, modernization & sustainment into a comprehensive 5-10-20 year strategy.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in developing and presenting executive presentations to senior leaders.
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- New Product Introduction
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Presentation Skills
Location
- Austin, TX
- Nashua, NH
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar
- Masters degree in Engineering, or Business (Preferred)
- Active secret clearance with special access clearances (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $153,377 - $260,743
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
About the Company
- BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company.
- We deliver 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.
- Our mission is 'We Protect Those Who Protect Us®'.
- Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics.
- Our products and capabilities are found from the ocean depths to space.
- Over 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees work here.
Equal Opportunity
- We protect those who protect us.
