BAE Systems, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Operations Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) Co-op, Summer/Fall
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$43K/yr - $58K/yrBAE Systems, Inc. is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company that provides a range of products and services. The Operations Engineering Co-op position offers students the opportunity to gain technical and operational experience while supporting the Operations team in enhancing product flow through manufacturing and supply chain processes.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Participate in manufacturing and operations projects including work cell design, material presentation, layout, optimization, and resource utilization
Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and lead-time improvements through the application of Lean Manufacturing principles
Analyze manufacturing and/or test data to assist the manufacturing team with continuous improvement efforts, defect reduction, and cost improvement
Support troubleshooting and monitoring of test equipment (mechanical/electrical background is a strong plus)
Lead or assist engineers in the development of root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and test defects
Develop and execute methodologies to interpret and display manufacturing and operations data and metrics to factory floor personnel
Assist with tooling and assembly fixture design where needed
Support robotics, automation, and process improvement projects as required
Assist the engineering and operations support team with factory layout and process flow including the development of 2D CAD layouts
Engage in inventory management, materials flow, and warehouse initiatives to improve throughput and delivery performance
Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives involving logistics and project management to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency
Individual job duties may vary depending on project needs
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing a 4-year technical, engineering, operations, or supply chain management degree
Effective communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working in a team environment
High energy with a desire to learn and grow
Preferred
Have completed at least sophomore year
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering coursework or experience, particularly in troubleshooting and monitoring test equipment
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other 2D/3D CAD software
Strong data analytics skills using Microsoft Office applications
Software skills such as SQL, Tableau, or Power BI
Oracle experience is a plus
Experience with robotics and automation
Knowledge of electronics manufacturing and test processes
Exposure to logistics, or project management (inventory management, lead-time reduction, warehouse management, maintenance management)
Benefits
401(k) savings plan
Medical benefits
Employee assistance program
Business travel accident insurance
Company
BAE Systems, Inc.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.
Founded in 1999
10001+ employees
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2021 (4)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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