**Job Description**

General Role

Provide technical support in the development and production of military soft goods such as upholstery, cushions and parachutes.

Specific Responsibilities

+ Assist in the design and development of aircraft and military vehicle seating upholstery and cushions

+ Train Production department leads in the operation of these industrial sewing machines: Binding machine, Serger, Walking Foot, Double Needle, Class 7 and Zig Zag

+ Establish time standards

+ Develop flat patterns and templates for soft goods

+ Work with quality to resolve production issues and ensure customer satisfaction

+ Able to read and interpret engineering drawings as they pertain to sewing

+ Develop processes for cutting and bonding non-rigid polyurethane foams

+ Program fabric cutters and sewing machines

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

Required Skills

+ 10 years sewing experience

+ Military standards for sewing materials

+ Manufacturing using contact adhesives

+ Production line setup and line balancing for workflow processing

+ Laser cutting fabrics

+ CNC fabric cutters

+ Nesting software for soft goods

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

Preferred Skills

+ Associates Degree

+ Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Excel to perform entry-level calculations

+ Demonstrated ability in AutoCAD to perform develop patterns and templates

+ Experience with LEAN Manufacturing Principles

+ Commitment to developing self and supporting the development of others

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $69089 - $110543

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.

**Manufacturing Technician**

**124790BR**

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