Supplier Delivery Deployment Engineer

BAE Systems, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,874 - 205,486; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Delivery Deployment Engineer in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves supporting weapon systems products, ensuring supplier commitments align with factory needs. The position requires extensive interaction with supply chain functions and aims to streamline processes and enhance supplier partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 8 years of relevant experience. The salary range is competitive, offering between $120,874 and $205,486, along with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience in engineering, manufacturing, or production support.
• Experience with MRP and supplier quality assurance.
• Strong analytical skills for complex data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate barriers and influence solutions to ensure timely product delivery.
• Document recovery plans for supplier integration.
• Lead technical issue resolutions through collaboration.

Skills

Supplier management

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving techniques

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

BAE Systems is hiring a Supplier Delivery Deployment Engineer to support our Weapon Systems products manufactured in Louisville, KY, Aberdeen, SD, and Maple Grove, MN. This candidate will be part of the Supply Chain Organization and serve as the primary point of contact at the supplier to ensure schedules meet BAE Systems factory need dates.

Responsibilities

• On‑site assessment of the supplier to quickly evaluate barriers and influence solutions to deliver product on or before the BAE Systems factory need
• Document a recovery plan that can be followed and communicated back to the Integrated Ops Team
• Facilitate and lead the resolution of technical issues through collaboration with supplier and across functions including program engineering, quality, operations and procurement
• Weekly on‑site engagement to ensure complete delivery of products by the BAE Systems’ factory need
• Support and monitor technical execution of requirements at suppliers
• Apply improvement techniques such as process mapping, rapid problem solving, five‑why, root cause and corrective action, and control plans to maximize results
• Demonstrate flexibility and ingenuity in problem solving and reducing cycle time
• Interface with supplier leadership, BAE Systems Supply Chain and Integrated Ops with tactical delivery plans from suppliers
• Cultivate partner‑style relationships with suppliers and establish upfront agreements on commitment, timing and measurement of results
• Liaise with internal functions such as Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning to support expedited supplier recovery solutions
• Ensure prompt and professional communication with stakeholders and customers as appropriate
• Develop and/or enhance skills such as rapid problem solving, process mapping, waste elimination, expediting skills, and understanding BAE Systems infrastructure and processes
• Ensure process adherence to and observation of BAE Systems Corporate purchasing policies and code of conduct
• Work under minimal supervision, performing a wide range of assignments using mature judgment and expertise to develop solutions to specified problems

Additional Qualifications

• Experience working with suppliers
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills
• Lean manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills at all levels of the organization
• High bias for action; demonstrated achievement of business results
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to integrate diverse opinions and initiatives, teaming and facilitation skills
• Understanding of MRP, procurement best practices, production planning, and supplier quality assurance
• Successful use of problem‑solving tools and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement improved methods or solutions for meeting business needs
• Demonstrated business and project management skills
• ERP literacy preferred
• Demonstrated ability as a self‑starter, self‑directed individual

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8+ years’ work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in engineering, such as manufacturing or production support
• Experience in manufacturing engineering such as machined and fabricated products
• Experience in supply chain, such as supplier management or engineering support
• Good understanding of MRP, procurement best practices, production planning, and supplier quality assurance
• Experience in cross‑functional leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing
• Ability to understand complex problems and explore alternative solutions; negotiate and integrate different viewpoints
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to make decisions that impact the business; develop complex concepts and plans and communicate them effectively through formal or informal presentations
• Strong written and oral communication skills; compose materials such as detailed reports and presentations
• Analytical skills to compute, analyze, and interpret complex numerical or statistical data for forecasting, problem solving, or reporting

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• Experience in the defense/contracting industry
• Experience with design and development of electrical, mechanical or welded products
• Experience in performing supplier assessments
• Experience in program / project management
• Experience in continuous improvement tools and methods, Six Sigma

Pay Information

Full‑time salary range: $120,874 – $205,486.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; an employee assistance program; a legal plan; and other perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Employees may participate in paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may also receive recognition awards and other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics.