Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description Meaningful. Empowering. Remarkable. That's a career at BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer to support in York, PA. In this role as a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, you'll perform all aspects of Continuous Improvement (CI) activities, driven by business needs and company strategies and objectives. Your focus will be honed in on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. You'll be an integral part of coaching, mentoring, and training leaders, project teams, and associates to engrain solid problem-solving through process on a daily basis. Initial priority in this role will be Basic Problem Solving and A3 Methodology, while utilizing other Lean Six Sigma, statistical and advanced tools where deemed necessary.

Included duties:

• Support daily/weekly coaching sessions with problem-solving teams and assist in developing future coaches and practitioners in assigned areas.

• In assigned areas, establish CI 90-day and annual plans, data collection systems, program/project tracking, sustainment, and follow-up initiatives.

• Manage project identification, prioritization, and execution by applying the models, methods, and standards available, including Visual Management Systems, Metric boards and Tools aligned with "Go See" walks with plant, department, and program leaders.

• Place high emphasis on Safety while driving team behaviors such as integrity, inspiring the team, promoting collaboration, being courageous, creative, and adaptable, while developing others to improve overall business processes and performance.

• Maintain and develop further relationships with all Strategic Operations, Operations Managers, and associates to include Operators, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support various initiatives, projects or any other activity by applying the available tools and knowledge.

• Actively engage on the CI Pillar Process by ensuring the approach of identifying and prioritizing the projects, leading/coaching or mentoring, applying the correct tools (5 Why, A3, DMAIC, JDI, Quick Events, SMED, 6 Sigma, etc).

• Apply Project Management Tool to manage projects under scope while ensuring timeline and target accomplishment (which includes savings or additional impact calculation and approvals, projects documentation and 12 months tracking for sustainability).

• Lead or coach high impact projects due to its level of complexity and impact to the organization. Recommend and propose potential replication projects to plant / program / department owners.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Science or related discipline with four years of applicable experience, OR an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Science or related discipline with two years of applicable experience, OR the overall equivalent;

• Related experience to include lean and continuous improvement principles, systems, methodologies and tools;

• Experience with Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial engineering departments and activities;

• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, Visio, or similar applications;

• Requires analytical, problem-solving skills with systematic thinking ability;

• Effective communicator, written and verbal;

• Experience supporting training;

• Pro-active with an ability to influence, lead, guide, and drive change.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Toyota Production System exposure;

• Certified Lean Six Sigma;

• Experience presenting material;

• Training / mentoring / coaching experience.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $83900 - $142600

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.