BAE Systems
Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer
York, PA
May 29, 2025
Full-time
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Job Description
We are looking for a Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer with a strong foundation in production operations and a passion for driving digital transformation to join our Business Manufacturing Systems team to drive the implementation of digital manufacturing solutions across our shop floor operations. This role will lead the design, deployment and sustainment of digital manufacturing systems, including Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Digital Work Instructions, production dashboards and other manufacturing digital tools to support smarter, more connected factory operations. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of shop floor processes and proven ability to translate manufacturing requirements into scalable digital solution that enhance production performance and visibility.

As a Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer, you will:
  • Support the end-to-end implementation of MES, including process mapping, functional design validation, testing and deployment.
  • Enjoy work-life balance with a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Engage stakeholders to gather business requirements to turn into technical solutions.
  • Lead or support user Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test script creation, execution tracking and defect resolution.
  • Facilitate training sessions and develop training documentation to support system adoption on the shop floor.
  • Lead cross functional workshops to align systems capabilities with business needs and identify areas of improvement.
  • Drive system integration and optimization.
  • Support digital enterprise initiatives across functions.
  • Configure and maintain manufacturing related software systems.
  • Monitor and support post-deployment activities, troubleshoot issues and escalate as necessary to technical teams.
  • Help maintain governance of system changes and act as a change agent for system related initiatives across sites.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Systems Engineering or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, with a least 2 years supporting MES or digital manufacturing systems.
  • Experience working with ERP, MES, PLM systems and systems integration efforts.
  • Strong understanding of production workflows, shop floor processes and lean principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering, IT and operation teams.
  • Would consider candidates with additional experience for a Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer role.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience with Oracle MES or similar platforms
  • Understanding of Windchill PLM environment, and how data relates between PLM (Windchill) and ERP (Oracle)
  • Experience with digital work instruction tools, traceability systems and production dashboards
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI)
  • Experience with operations and production management, inventory control, purchasing and supply chain management, business intelligence, and engineering management modules / capabilities within ERP solutions
  • Lean Six Sigma is a plus


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105254 - $178931

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.PDN-9f061ff7-d058-4e52-96f1-d987afcc1541
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