Technical Operations Lead

Full Time
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Posted
Job description
Job Description
You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense 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 missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Lead and direct Product Test Engineers on critical test issues (i.e. poor test yields, engineering investigations and product throughput improvements).
  • Identify technical solutions to address any reliability issues.
  • Mentor PTE team to establish test/troubleshoot methods and analyze test data
  • Determine if the issue is Test Equipment or Unit Under Test (UUT) related.
  • Manage test equipment design upgrades as well as UUT producibility design/drawing changes required as a result of the trending data analysis.
  • Resolve any engineering configuration / hardware support issues.
  • Compile the failure trend data (the TE's disposition) and chair the weekly Tech Team meeting with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) which consists of; Engineering, Ops, QA, and Supply Chain.
  • Review and disposition any failure data at the weekly Tech Team meetings.
  • Ensure field investigation readiness & execution.
  • Ensure readiness for new programs transitioning into Production / Aftermarket. (i.e. test methodology, test hardware, test personnel availability. etc)
  • Serve as the liaison between the production and design engineering teams.
  • Support failure analysis and product design changes.
  • Estimate budget required and establish ROI of any upgrade/enhancement efforts.
  • Execute upgrade plan within cost and schedule.
  • Lead and drive activities to improve test yields & reduce cycle time.
  • Review/approve new or changes to CMMs & SBs.
  • Provide leadership for assigned hardware/systems to ensure goals of turn-time, cost, reliability and customer satisfaction are met.
  • Support customer or agency audits as necessary.
  • Provide data analysis by customer to support Maintenance-by-the-hour agreements, MTBR/MTBUR calculations, and problem identification.
  • Comply with any and all audits as necessary.
  • Proactively maintain a safe work environment.
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 full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Must be able to obtain a secret DoD Security clearance to be considered.
  • Advanced-level technical skills, knowledge of technical requirements and system flows skills that are relevant to the job or area of work.
  • Formal qualification to be related to the field of work.
  • Others as specified by BAE Systems Compensation organization.
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Technical qualification is preferable and highly recommended.
  • Exposure to Lean Manufacturing is essential.
  • Prior experience with Oracle, Windchill, Data Analysis Software & MSOffice.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
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.

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