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Our BAE Systems team in Fort Wayne is searching for a highly motivated and experienced Product Development Engineer (PDE) candidate to support the New Product Introduction (NPI) team. The core purpose of the NPI PDE  position is to leverage technical experience to support strategic initiatives and drive execution in order to enable the team to meet program objectives for new complex aerospace engines, flight and airframe electronic designs.  This effort will also require teaming with colleagues to achieve required design, quality, cost and delivery expectations.
The successful candidate will work as part of a cross-functional team to provide technical support and feedback on designs as they relate to product manufacturability for both Circuit Card and Electronic Unit assemblies.
 In addition, the successful candidate will also need to:

PROGRAM EXECUTION / DELIVERY
•             Work closely with the Area Business and Product Center Leaders and program office to identify leadership-level tasks that fit with areas of expertise, assume accountability on these tasks as appropriate, and drive results
•             Develop action plans according to priorities as determined by the program office.
•             Drive continuous improvement to ensure external/internal delivered quality, program cost, and design to unit production cost (DTUPC) are met within this area of the program.
•             Take part in project related presentations, feedback on results, etc.        
•             Sound project methodologies used
•             Project plans adhered to and delivery dates met as per deadlines agreed to
•             Effective balance of project focus – maintaining effective operations as well as driving continuous improvement
•             External and internal delivered quality, program cost, and design to unit production cost are met.
•             Continuous improvement metrics are met, e.g. rework ratios, defects per unit, DTUPC, delivery quality)

STRATEGY
•             Support new business development proposals and participate in program and design reviews
•             Develop business and operations technology to support proposals and drive productivity improvements
•             Pursue an active self-training program on value analysis techniques, supplier manufacturing processes, internal electronic assembly manufacturing methods and processes, pricing analysis, financial systems, and proposal and cost estimating practices
•             Drive bill of material and process changes that improve speed and component availability.             •                Sound and compliant proposals
•             Production readiness for programs is compliant and supportive of manufacturing processes, methods, and material.
•             Unit production cost burndown analysis shows decreasing cost due to continuous improvements initiatives.

TEAM COLLABORATION
•             Work closely with all areas of the team to ensure effective collaboration and influence team success
•             Identify and communicate program/product development needs to the Product Center Lead and program office
•             Identify gaps in team structure and recommend solutions
•             Drive positive culture both internally and externally
•             Ensure that effective cross-functional working relationships are in place and effectively maintained to facilitate the smooth execution of project work
•             Organize and lead project teams
 
Develop teams to implement / execute projects
Follow up on project delivery based on predetermined deadlines
•             Effective and efficient team
•             Well defined coaching relationships
•             Effective communication path within team, communication flowing
•             Visible modelling and coaching of effective meeting behaviors
•             Visible modelling of Work values ethics and behaviors

SAFETY
•             Ensure compliance to all aspects of Safety
•             Proactively maintain a safe working environment
•             Comply with audits
•             Absence of an OSHA and SHE recordable events
•             Identify potential safety concerns
•             Effective, timely participation in safety discussions
•             Observation of adherence to safety standards
 

Indiana

164259

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.

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.

None

1st Shift

None

Controls & Avionics Solutions

Fort Wayne

Product Development Engineer

140_BAE Systems Controls Inc

46809

Regular

Internal/External

1GH_ES CAS Operations

United States

Engineering

96623

<10%

Yes

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

Engineering & Technology

Full-time onsite

Yes