Principal Industrial Engineer
About the Role
This role is performed full-time onsite at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time due to the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and the requirement to perform all work onsite. You will be providing technical support to the Manufacturing Operations microelectronics packaging team, enabling and improving the flow of product through manufacturing using industrial and mechanical engineering disciplines.
At BAE Electronic Systems, you’ll work on the world’s most advanced electronics, from GPS guidance systems to powering the Mars Rover and protecting the F-35 fighter jet. This role offers the opportunity to innovate in aerospace and defense while maintaining a flexible work environment that values personal life.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance and leadership to the microelectronics packaging group for processes and materials.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and perform Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis.
- Conduct data analysis and process improvement in manufacturing areas.
- Support new manufacturing technologies and equipment selection.
- Create and execute future roadmaps for the microelectronics packaging area.
- Perform capacity and capability analysis for the manufacturing area.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on microelectronics packaging processes and materials for the Cedar Rapids Facility.
- Define and solve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
- Interface with design engineering to incorporate changes that improve manufacturability.
- Determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow to maximize utilization of production facilities and personnel.
- Conduct studies on cost control, cost reduction, and inventory control using Lean principles.
- Apply standard engineering economics and product development principles and techniques.
- Maintain awareness of the technological state-of-the-art and the company’s competitive position in microelectronics.
- Consider how facility design and layout affect economic factors, process flow, operator efficiency, and comfort.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
- 10+ years of work experience.
- 5+ years of direct microelectronics experience.
- Ability to obtain a Secret Level Security Clearance.
Preferred Skills
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of microelectronics industry standards.
- Experience with lithography, plating, flip chip, SMT, and wafer-level packaging.
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and evaluation of new designs for DFM.
- Knowledge of failure analysis equipment and techniques (e.g., SIR, FTIR, SEM, X-ray).
- Materials science background or knowledge.
- Programming and troubleshooting automated equipment.
- Capital equipment specification, purchase, and integration.
- Tool and fixture design.
- Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Cpk capability studies, Gage R&R, and data analysis.
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $105,254 – $178,931. 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.
- 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 (e.g., paid parental, military, bereavement, federal/state sick leave).
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
- Other incentives based on position level and job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services.
Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. With over 14,000 employees, ES pushes the limits of technology to give customers a competitive edge. Products and capabilities span from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space.