Process Engineer II - New Product Introduction

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

This position is on first shift working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. There may be flexibility to move to a 4/10 scheduled (Monday-Thursday)

BAE Systems is looking for a Process Engineer II supporting Circuit Card and Module assemblies for the New Product Introduction Pilot Line. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we are 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 Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

The Electronic Warfare Integrated Manufacturing Center (EW-IMC) New Product Introduction (NPI) Pilot Line located in Nashua, NH is responsible for the early builds of new electronic and mechanical hardware designs. This includes the development and maturation of the associated build processes, programming, and tooling in preparation for rate production. This requires close collaboration with the design community, the receiving production teams, and requires being able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. The NPI Pilot Line plays a critical, exciting, and unique role that helps ensure that future production runs are successful. This role is primarily focused on the Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) side of the NPI Line.

Process Engineering is a fast-paced, versatile, diverse, and critical role. Process Engineers are an essential catalyst in facilitating and executing to meet customer needs and providing crucial feedback to the production floor. Collaborative and dynamic in nature, this role must be adaptive, agile, and display ownership over responsibilities. Approaching tasks with a sense of urgency, being open to change, maintaining a positive attitude, and being a self-starter are all important attributes to being successful within the NPI team.

In this role, you will:

• Utilize Rapid Process Manufacturing (RPM) process for work plan creation

• Manage Process Change Requests (PCRs)

  • Submit Process Change Requests in the Paperless system
  • Perform Process Engineering reviews of work instructions in the Paperless system for clarity and content
  • Verify incorporation(s) to the process plan

• Provide timely floor support

  • Troubleshooting of product in the assembly process
  • Real-time clarification of work instruction to staff
  • Process updates in accordance with feedback and best practice
  • Support and ownership of factory equipment

• Responsibility over the build process

  • Maintain order of operations, build process efficiency
  • Ensure content clarity and conformance to industry and BAE standards
  • Verify and meet customer needs (Prototype vs Eng.-Use-Only vs Production)

• Ownership of product quality

  • Drive defects to root cause
  • Advocate for and implement preventative measures and solutions
  • Communicate feedback to feeder factories, next higher assembly build locations, supply chain, and QA stakeholders
  • Perform defect and HPU deep dive analysis
  • Communicate defects and corrective actions at periodic meetings to leadership and program stakeholders

• Disposition rework, facilitate and participate in the PMRB process

• Coordinate, populate, and facilitate Transition to production (TTP) process in a timely manner

  • Own the TTP process for assigned assemblies

• Participate in PFMEA, DFMEA, MFA (Manufacturing Feasibility Analysis), and CDR/PDR/IDR

• Demonstrate ownership of programs

  • Function as the primary point of contact
  • Liaison to Program, P2L, etc.
  • Maintain process engineering program spreadsheet

• Design, fabricate, and validate process aides, fixtures, and tooling designs

• Propose, setup, and validate factory equipment

• Provide Estimated Time of Completions (ETCs) for Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE)

• Perform safety assessments

• Identify, propose, and execute Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field
• 2+ years of directly related experience
• Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and communicating with team members, Programs, Process Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Specification Writers, and Operators
• Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing
• Receptive to change, learning new things, and evolving in dynamic environments
• Have or able to obtain Secret security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience working in New Product Introduction environments and transitioning designs to production
• Experience with circuit card assembly process engineering and/or final assembly process engineering
• Knowledge of Change Orders (CO's) and the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Current IPC-A-610 certification
• Experience in CAD software
• Experience in Paperless MES
• Have or able to obtain quality stamp
• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt or higher

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.