<p>Job Description US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED</p> <p>At BAE Systems Space & Mission System's Westminster Colorado location, we develop and manufacture state of the art RF & sensor technologies that are integrated onto tactical missile and aircraft platforms. If you'd like to join our rapidly growing operations team in a mission to help the warfighter, this could be an ideal role for you. In this role, you will interface with a dynamic organization of 300+ professionals dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality products through integrated R&D and high-volume manufacturing. We are building a cohesive lean production system, rooted in Lean Manufacturing and Lean Product and Process Development (LPPD), to maximize customer value and drive continuous improvement.</p> <p>We are seeking a mid-to-senior-level Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of 40 manufacturing engineers across rate manufacturing. This role requires a deep systems thinker with hands-on expertise in Lean Manufacturing and familiarity with LPPD, capable of aligning teams under a unified strategy to maximize customer value. The ideal candidate will implement lean principles, foster a problem-solving culture through A3 thinking and Gemba walks, and develop team capabilities to ensure sustainable, value-centric outcomes.</p> <p>The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution - from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.</p> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <ul> <li>Work with the rate manufacturing value stream leadership to clearly define what value means to their customers. </li><li>Engage the rate manufacturing value stream team members to clearly understand all value creating activities. </li><li>Create awareness and develop alignment regarding the 14 principles of Lean Manufacturing. </li><li>Apply the 14 principles of Lean Manufacturing to align processes and capabilities with our vision and mission. Use our operational True North as a guiding framework to maximize customer value. </li><li>Execute PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycles to systematically transition from current conditions to targeted improvements. </li><li>Foster A3 Thinking: Lead and teach A3 problem-solving to address challenges, promote data-driven decisions, and build team problem-solving capabilities. </li><li>Create and manage the strategy, using Hoshin Kanri, to effectively connect strategy with tactics/ tangible actions for the team to complete. </li><li>Recognize organizational gaps and implement a structured designed to maximize value creating activities. </li><li>Lead the organization with a Lean coaching approach (respect for people, "go and see" behavior, put problems first, and continuously intensify collaboration). </li><li>Develop Team Capabilities: Mentor engineering team to identify and solve problems independently, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and lean capabilities through hands-on training and coaching. </li><li>Identify structural processes and/or systems that stand in the way of value creating activities. Conceptualize and drive countermeasures that improve the flow of both knowledge and hardware). </li><li>Communicate and Align: Clearly articulate strategy and expectations to align manufacturing engineering team to ensure shared goals and accountability. </li><li>Supporting daily management through report out of measures, & escalation of problems. </li><li>Go to Gemba: Conduct regular Gemba walks to observe processes, engage with teams, and identify improvement opportunities firsthand (Genchi Genbutsu). </li><li>Understand Current State of Manufacturing Processes: Oversee manufacturing engineering activities, including value stream mapping, process design, and quality control, with technical acumen to ensure robust, scalable solutions aligned with maximizing customer value. </li><li>Manage a direct staff of 3 matrix managers within an overall organization of 35+ team members. </li><li>Plan, develop, and control the departments indirect budget while maintaining stable, competitive, and predictable rates. </li><li>Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. </li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. </li><li>Perform other duties as necessary. </li></ul> <p>On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.</p> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <ul> <li>Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. </li><li>May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required. </li><li>May access other facilities in various weather conditions. </li></ul> <p>Required Education, Experience, & Skills</p> <ul> <li>BS/BA in related field plus 10 or more years of related experience. </li><li>Each <span style=\"font-family:\" arial\ </li></ul>