Senior Principal Engineering Technologist – Weekend Machining Lead

BAE Systems, Inc.

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 121,000 - 205,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BAE Systems, a leader in defense, seeks an Engineer Technologist Senior Principal for its Naval weapon systems team in Louisville, KY. You will lead machining innovation, develop new processes, and guide cross-functional teams to enhance delivery, cost, and schedule.

The role includes directing weekend machining operations, mentoring engineers, and driving safe, compliant production with robust documentation. Strong problem solving and Siemens NX proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

B.S. degree in a relevant technical discipline.
Deep knowledge of various machining processes, equipment, tooling, and materials.
Proficiency in using Siemens NX software for design and programming of machining operations.
Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
Ability to plan, execute, and manage complex projects, ensuring they are completed successfully on-time and with high-quality results.
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of quality control procedures, inspection requirements, and relevant industry standards.
Able to plan manufacturing production schedules in accordance with production timeline.
Leading the creation of ROMs, BOE and quoting.
Proficiency of MS Office Suite products (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experience with Capital Project management and implementation of new equipment and/or factory setup
Experience in programming of CNC machinery sufficient to address programming issues and concerns that may occur on the weekend shift.

Responsibilities

Providing strategic technical direction and guidance on complex projects, influencing technical decisions and ensuring alignment with business goals
Work with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and production, to ensure seamless integration of machining processes
Providing technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers and technicians, leading cross-functional teams, and influencing technical decisions
Developing new machining processes, improving existing ones, and creating necessary tooling and fixtures
Identifying and resolving complex technical issues related to machining processes, equipment and product quality
Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate risks associated with machining operations and new technologies
Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for analysis research, and historical records related to machining processes
Identify equipment needs and improvements and pursue capital expenditure for implementation
Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate risks associated with machining operations and new technologies
Special responsibility for providing on-site exclusive technical support over multiple areas to ensure continuous production, troubleshooting equipment, tooling, fixturing, material, and programming issues, and implementing process improvements.
Acting as primary manufacturing engineering source for weekend manufacturing team, with responsibility for preventing & eliminating bottlenecks, and keeping machinery, equipment & production running.
Acting as technical liason between the weekend and weekday manufacturing teams, providing thoroughly documented, timely reports on production performance, issues, and successes.
Train machinists and production staff on new methods, products, programming, & requirements to ensure adherence to product requirements, quality and safety standards.