BAE Systems

Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help keep some of the nation’s biggest defense programs streamlined and on-time. BAE Systems is a leader in defense manufacturing, with a commitment to being a trusted, innovative, and bold partner to the US Department of Defense. We continuously strive to improve operations and deliver top-notch products to our customers. We Protect Those Who Protect Us.

Combat Mission Systems (CMS) is looking for a visionary and technically skilled leader to develop our manufacturing business systems, ensuring seamless integration with our manufacturing operations and digital engineering teams. As the Manufacturing System Development Lead and Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital backbone of our manufacturing processes. You’ll bridge the gap between IT and Manufacturing Operations to help our Digital Enterprise Group solve some of the most complex challenges facing our manufacturing systems. Utilizing your deep understanding of ERP systems, you will translate business needs into system requirements, establish business cases for technology developments, and direct integration of the manufacturing systems with other enterprise platforms.

As the Manufacturing System Development Lead and Solution Architect, you will:

• Assess users’ needs, identify system capabilities that will address those needs, and coordinate the strategy and implementation plan for introducing new capabilities.
• Work with IT, functional users, and business experts to support the operation and maintenance of the Oracle application.
• Assess Manufacturing Systems currently utilized across the Combat Mission Systems organization and work with stakeholders to redefine procedures and/or standards so that they utilize current Oracle capabilities and align with the future Manufacturing Execution System strategy.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing systems architecture, including ERP, MES, and other enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement a digital thread that integrates business systems, including ERP, PLM, and other enterprise platforms.
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for the evolution of the manufacturing systems architecture, including the adoption of new tech and retirement of legacy systems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop and implement metrics and dashboards that provide insights into business performance and support data-driven decision making.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• A Bachelor's Degree in relevant field and 12 years relevant experience in business system development, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Oracle ERP system
• Experience with solution architecture, including the design and implementations of large-scale business systems
• Technical proficiency in system architecture, database management, and integration tools with demonstrated ability to make trades when necessary
• Strong understanding of systems integration principles, including API design, data governance and data architecture
• Experience in Manufacturing Systems like Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Deep understanding of discrete Manufacturing ERP best practices
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including lean principles and supply chain management
• Knowledge of business systems development lifecycle
• Excellent communication skills and leadership abilities, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration across business, IT, various business entities, and user organizations
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel, ensuring system development scope is delivered on time
• Ability to compile large amounts of technical data, assess the data for trends, and provide meaningful metrics to support business decisions
• Ability to make basic system configuration changes

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Systems and how they interrelate within Combat Mission Systems
• Understanding of Windchill PLM environment, and how data relates between PLM (Windchill) and ERP (Oracle)
• Understanding of OBIEE environment and prior experience with developing enhanced reports and system functionalities for Oracle and OBIEE
• Understanding of typical production configuration management and material planning processes
• Experience developing metrics for a production organization to drive business decisions
• Experience with operations and production management, inventory control, purchasing and supply chain management, business intelligence, and engineering management modules / capabilities within ERP solutions
• Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and business intelligence tools
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and experience with implementing secure solutions

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630

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 Platforms & Services

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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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.