Engineering Technologist Senior Principal (Machining) (Weekend Shift)

BAE Systems, a leading defense contractor, is seeking an Engineer Technologist Senior Principal to join our Naval weapon systems team in Louisville, Kentucky. We prioritize safety, offer generous benefits, and promote work-life balance.

About the role

The Engineer Technologist Senior Principal will lead machining innovation across the Production Value Stream, focusing on improving machining and production processes, including new equipment and product integration. This role is at the forefront of problem-solving and resolution to technical production barriers, ensuring technical compliance to manufacturing processes, policies, and procedures while providing innovative solutions to cross-functional teams.

Schedule

• B Shift Weekends: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 5 AM - 5 PM (work 36 hours, paid for 40 hours).
• Provides on-site exclusive technical support over multiple areas to ensure continuous production.
• Acts as the primary manufacturing engineering source for the weekend manufacturing team, preventing and eliminating bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers and technicians, leading cross-functional teams.
• Develop new machining processes, improve existing ones, and create necessary tooling and fixtures.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues related to machining processes, equipment, and product quality.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks associated with machining operations and new technologies.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for analysis, research, and historical records related to machining processes.
• Identify equipment needs and improvements and pursue capital expenditure for implementation.
• Act as the technical liaison between 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, and requirements to ensure adherence to product requirements, quality, and safety standards.
• Provide immediate hands-on support for technical issues on the shop floor to maintain production schedules and minimize downtime.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as engineering or technology.
• 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.
• Experience planning, executing, and managing complex projects to ensure on-time, high-quality results.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, inspection requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Ability to plan manufacturing production schedules in accordance with production timelines.
• Proficiency in 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 CNC machinery to address programming issues and concerns on the weekend shift.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently with limited support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Defense contracting experience.
• Ability to program multiple head configurations.
• 10+ years in a machining and manufacturing environment.
• Capable of programming complex 3, 4, and 5-axis mills, along with multi-axis vertical and horizontal lathes.
• Knowledge of writing and editing post-processors.
• Project management experience (PMP a plus).
• Experience investigating manufacturing and machining defects, identifying root causes, and implementing permanent corrective and preventive actions.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $120,874 - $205,486. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

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.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics.