Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Bridgeport, CT (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
At BAE Systems, we are all about our People, Mission, and Culture. We draw a clear connection between our work and our missions and demonstrate why customers trust us to provide mission-critical solutions. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics. 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 Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers' needs. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment. 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®." Sounds like a team you want to be a part of? Then come build your career with us.
This is a first shift position on a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off!
Start time can be flexible-- 7:30 a.m. is an option.
The selected candidate for this position will be joining the Greenlawn NY Operations team in the Manufacturing Engineering/Technical Operations group and will provide engineering, process development, and new process implementation across the manufacturing floor through hands-on problem solving, data analyses and application of engineering principles, Six Sigma and lean manufacturing principles to improve product flow and yields.
Responsibilities may include:

• Creating and maintaining product and process work instructions and improving the work instructions to reduce Cost of Poor Quality.
• Developing new processes and implementing changes in product flow to support the production line through the application of lean manufacturing principles.
• Analyzing defect data to identify areas to improve yield. Working with others to implement process improvements. Applying Lean Six Sigma tools to solve production problems and improve existing processes. Using poke yoke principles to prevent production problems.
• Participating in and documenting root cause corrective action (RCCA) using problem solving methodologies.
• Defining and specifying the requirements for assembly tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support current manufacturing operations and recommending changes for production line continuous improvements.
• Supporting and collaborating with the other functions on your program team to solve manufacturing and process problems.
• Supporting the implementation of new automation assembly equipment including programming, process qualifications/validations and supporting tooling design.
• Researching emerging trends, techniques, methods, and current best practices to improve our processes and meet tomorrow's challenges.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years manufacturing engineering experience
• The ability to obtain a Secret Clearance is required.
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel at all levels, customers and suppliers.
• Experience reading and working with technical drawings, schematics, process sheets, and change orders.
• Experience working independently and be effective in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Lean manufacturing, Root Cause Corrective Action, and Sigma Green training preferred.
• 1-2 years manufacturing engineering experience in a electronics manufacturing environment.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86580 - $147186
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.
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.