Job DescriptionHow does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.
The BAE Systems site at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support the Solventless Value Stream. In this role as an Quality Engineer, you will help advance the mission of driving a continuous improvement culture at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. You'll use your expertise and background to foster and nurture a positive environment supporting continuous improvement efforts with a growth mindset. Using lean tools such as value stream mapping, 5 Why, A-3, and Six Sigma, you'll work with cross functional teams to drive improvement.
In this role as a Quality Engineer, you will:
- Develop project plans and roadmaps that align with business goals;
- Lead and facilitate improvement projects;
- Analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement within processes;
- Monitor performance metrics to identify areas of concern and trends;
- Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive process improvement events;
- Serve as the technical quality lead for process and product.
Required Skills and Education- Typically requires a Bachelors Degree in a STEM discipline and four years related experience;
- Experience within a manufacturing / production environment;
- Strong data analytics skills;
- Experience with Lean tools such as Value stream mapping, 5 Why, and A-3;
- Working experience using visual boards, metrics, root cause analysis, etc.;
- Ability and willingness to challenge convention and the status quo to foster continuous improvement efforts;
- Mechanical aptitude;
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to successfully deliver and share information and training;
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team;
- Computer skills to include MS Office and industry-related software.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services PostingBAE 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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Preferred Skills and Education- DOD Manufacturing experience;
- Bachelors in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering;
- Six Sigma certification a plus;
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer a plus.
