Job Description

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 Skills and Education

Required Skills

• 2+ years of manufacturing expierence
• Sewing knowledge
• Military standards for sewing materials
• Manufacturing using contact adhesives
• Programming lasers and CNC fabric cutters using CAD software (i.e. Creo, PTC, AutoCAD)
• Experience building and maintaining tooling 
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and adjust machine parameters
• Experience setting up and operating industrial sewing machines
• Reading and interpreting blueprints / engineering drawings 

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.

Preferred Skills and Education

Preferred Skills

• Associates Degree
• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Excel to perform entry-level calculations
• Demonstrated ability in CAD or other programming applications to perform develop patterns and templates
• Experience with LEAN Manufacturing Principles
• Commitment to developing talent 

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience