Sr. Industrial Engineer

BAE Systems

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Louisville, Kentucky

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/07/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Job Description

BAE Systems, one of the world's largest defense contractors and a Top 10 prime contractor to the Department of War, is hiring a Senior Industrial Engineer at our Louisville site, which specializes in the fabrication and assembly of major Naval shipboard components. We work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Identify the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow

Establish methods for maximum utilization of facilities and personnel

Reduce waste, rework, and cycle times

Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, and the purchase/lease/maintenance of equipment

Design factory layouts that align with the plan and vision for safe delivery

Collaborate with various internal departments that include Program Management, Production Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Purchasing, Finance, and Operations to develop a world class manufacturing facility

Develop and deploy a framework to sustain the utilization of lean concepts

Ability to create a process improvement roadmap for assigned value stream focusing on lead time and cycle time reductions

Engage in regular communications with production support, planning, logistics, quality, manufacturing supervisors, Safety, and direct labor workforce to assess operations performance

Summarize and present findings to internal customers to gain buy-in for improvement efforts

Discuss the status of metrics and key performance indicators with Site Leadership

Participate in projects outside of day-to-day scope to broaden knowledge of the business and add value by working cross functionally

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as engineering or technology

Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Proficiency of MS Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Excellent planning, time management, organization, and ability to handle multiple assignments

Effective written and spoken communication skills

Experience working with current computer applications, CAD programs and model manipulation

Project management experience in a relevant manufacturing environment

Experience with developing cost-benefit analysis, ROI and estimating production standards

Ability to obtain a security clearance

This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Defense Contracting Experience

Experience with ERP/MRP systems, such as Baan or Oracle

Background or experience with welding, machining and assembly processes in a heavy equipment or component environment

Six Sigma and/or Lean certification

Experience with Capital Project management

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range:

$88189 - $149922

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.

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