Production Work Instruction Author

Job Description
The BAE Systems Combat Vehicles site in Anniston, Alabama is seeking a Production Work Instruction Author.
The position entails:

• Creating and modifying assembly work instructions and production drawings from engineering technical data using PTC Creo models;
• Using theoretical knowledge of common manufacturing processes including mechanical and electrical assembly, machining, welding symbols, tooling, etc.;
• Reviewing, comparing, and evaluating Technical Data Package (TDP) drawings for impact to production documentation;
• Maintaining configuration control of work instructions and production drawings in both electronic and hard copy repositories using EPDM;
• Working with process engineering, floor support engineering, and bargaining unit employees to optimize manufacturing processes and document within work instructions;
• Participate in Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities;
• Maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with safety objectives and policies;
• Traveling as necessary to other manufacturing sites to evaluate, maintain, and publish work instructions;
• Sharing responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree or 2 years work experience or equivalent
Required Skills

• Basic literacy in industry-specific software (Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM), Creo, SolidWorks, Oracle, etc.);
• Aptitude to review, compare, and evaluate drawings for manufacturing execution;
• Highly organized and detail oriented;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment;
• Strong communication skills for both oral and written presentations;
• Ability to work in a shop floor environment to support manufacturing needs;
• Flexibility to travel as necessary to other manufacturing sites.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with military vehicle systems is preferred;
• Experience working with the Department of Defense and/or military and/or government is a plus.
• Experience with drawing review and release cycles is preferred.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $52080 - $88535
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.