Hardware Engineering Manager, Mechanical Design

Job Description It’s about the journey. Whether it’s a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. On the ground, our electric and hybrid solutions save more than 22 million gallons of fuel per year. Be part of our journey at Electronic Systems where you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

In Controls & Avionics Solutions, you will have the opportunity to help define and develop the next generation of avionics – whether it is fly-by-wire flight controls, full authority digital engine controls, or power management.

Product Design Engineering Discipline Manager who will be a functional leader supervising a group of Mechanical Engineers and Technical Specialists. Providing functional leadership with focus in the areas of effectively staffing programs, developing personnel through training and mentoring them in ways to improve their skill base and their application of those skills. Support Product Team Leads with execution of project needs as necessary. Develop Knowledge Books and develops plan to share and continuously improve. Ensuring that the company processes are being followed, supporting winning new business, cost reductions, customer support, project leadership, process improvement, production following and technology development for Engineering


You will make impacts in the following
ways;

• Develop mentor/training plans
• Improve, provide, and maintain functional processes, policies, procedures, and best practices
• Provide functional expertise and consultation as needed (including budget and schedule)
• Meet Department budgets (Training, overhead, etc)
• Provide resources and tools required by team
• Support new business with concepts and quoting
• Ensure appropriate expectations/goals are in place for employee's behavior, ethics
• Communication flow down (Unit meetings); Performance and compensation management
• Coordinate Functional Expertise
• Ensure a culture of Continuous improvement (lessons learned) is in place
• Knowledge development; Support New Business capture through effective task quoting.
  
  
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 7 or more years of related experience. Previous experience in engineering management or project leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve cost, cycle time, and customer and engineering process objectives. Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and motivate engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and coordinate with other functions and customers. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Experience developing mechanical requirements, designs, verification and validation of products, and product integration.
• Experience using state-of-the-art technology, principles, tools and concepts required.
• Experience with mechanical development lifecycle and development processes and procedures required. Working knowledge of commercial and military specifications and standards related to mechanical design and documentation. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, run-lists, and schematics.
• Knowledge of mechanical design and analysis tools such as Creo and ANSYS.
  
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Two or more years of engineering management or project leadership experience.
• Familiarity and experience with flight, engine or industrial controls programs.
• Familiarity with support equipment development for both engineering and manufacturing.
• Experience with IR&D development and production programs.
• Previous experience leading engineering team of twenty or more.
• MSME or, equivalent engineering degree. Candidate must have strong leadership skills.
• Familiarity with CREO, ANSYS, and/or other mechanical design and analysis tools
  
  
  

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $107390 - $182603

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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.



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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.