Engineer I – Industrial

About the role

Join our rapidly growing operations team at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) in Westminster, Colorado. This Industrial Engineer I role supports the Manufacturing & Test Operations team within our Aerospace Manufacturing Center, focusing on value stream analysis, simulation modeling, project management, and facilities planning. The role is dynamic and challenging, requiring a results-driven individual with a passion for continuous improvement and experience applying Lean Manufacturing tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform various analyses of the value stream to ensure proper layouts, material flows, and available capacity for successful program execution.
• Use simulation software to identify current value stream constraints and assess the effects of business growth on factory capacity.
• Support the value stream team by improving work cell layouts, information flow, hardware flow, and performing data analysis.
• Forecast and plan development & manufacturing growth, including floorspace, equipment capacity, tooling, and technician requirements to meet quantities and schedules.
• Perform a broad range of analyses, including queueing, DOE’s, production planning and control, SMED, time study, value stream mapping, process flow diagrams, FMEA, and quality function deployment.
• Engage and report to senior operational and engineering leaders, team members, and stakeholders to gain alignment on implementation plans and success metrics.
• Maintain a continuous presence where the work is performed, conducting daily Gemba walks to gather facts and develop a deep understanding of processes.
• Influence others using a Lean coaching approach, emphasizing respect for people, "go and see" behavior, problem prioritization, and collaboration.
• Drive accountability within the organization, addressing problems with urgency.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across departments, business units, and the company to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Work Environment

• On-site position requiring regular in-person engagement, working five days per week at the primary Westminster, CO location.
• Travel and local commute between company campuses and other non-company locations may be required.
• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where protective equipment and gear are required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited university, college, or school.
• Each higher-level degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) may substitute for two years of related experience.
• Proven Industrial Engineering skillset demonstrating aptitude for simulation modeling, queueing analysis, value stream analysis, and project management.
• Creative problem-solving approach with an appetite for experimentation and persistence in the face of setbacks.
• Experience aligning and influencing employees without direct functional responsibilities.
• Strong presentation skills to communicate with senior leadership.
• Mentality focused on dynamic gains over static optimizations and horizontal value flow across organizations.
• Demonstrated aptitude for collaboration, recognizing individual strengths and areas for improvement, and managing misalignment.
• DoD Interim Secret clearance required to start; must be maintained to continue work. Applicants must be willing and eligible for clearance submission after an offer is accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience successfully leading projects and/or teams.
• Experience with R, Python, Matlab, SQL, and other programming languages.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $64,926 - $110,374. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage and life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs including paid parental, military, bereavement, and federal/state sick leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics.