Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer

Job Description
The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer is responsible for implementing BAE Systems Fort Wayne’s new MES: Aegis Software’s FactoryLogix. This exciting opportunity will put the selected candidate in the driver’s seat of our facility’s most significant improvement project, digitalizing production execution and leading the site into Industry 4.0.

• Design, develop, and implement MES solutions using FactoryLogix
• Collaborate with all pertinent stakeholders (Aegis Software, Operations Teams, IT, Quality, Engineering, etc.) to gather requirements and ensure success
• Lead project team of four to six personnel
• Convert legacy work instructions into FactoryLogix
• Develop project plans and provide updates to senior leadership at the facility
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including functional specifications and test plans
• Develop training materials for successful implementation
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to FactoryLogix and related processes
• Maintain FactoryLogix once implemented

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, computer science, or a related field
• Minimum 6 years of shop-floor experience in manufacturing, including developing work instructions
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience
• Understanding of Industry 4.0
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience using FactoryLogix or other Aegis Software tools
• Experience using Oracle E-Business Suite
• Experience as a manufacturing engineer
• At least 3 years of electronics manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
• Understanding of ISA-95 Automation Standard

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $91980 - $156330
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.
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.