Engine Systems Operations Business Leader

Job Description

It’s about the journey. Whether it’s a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. On the ground, our electric and hybrid solutions save more than 22 million gallons of fuel per year. Be part of our journey at Electronic Systems where you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing from our strengths, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is looking for an Engine Systems Business Area Leader in Engine Systems to work in our Fort Wayne, Indiana facility and provide operational input to overall Fort Wayne business strategy. In this role you will:

• Contribute fully to annual operations planning for the business

• Operationalize strategy with 3-to-5-year vision, specific to area of work

• Understand, evaluate and critique quarterly financial plan inputs

• Support customer growth opportunities

• Develop and maintain effective customer relationships that give credibility to operations

• Understand and address customer concerns timeously and appropriately

• Decide and/or collaborate on decisions regarding outsourcing versus vertical integration direction

• Maintain a team that is structured and staffed correctly

• Coach and mentor team members

• Drive collaboration within team and with other teams

• Proactively support initiatives relating to design and process compliance and improvements

• Develop and present effective communication and presentations for customer and business level engagement

About BAE Systems Fort Wayne: We are expanding our facility to integrate US defense into our production teams, which will continue to grow our business model. We take great pride in our products and in our community. Please use the following link to learn more about our Fort Wayne Community: https://www.visitfortwayne.com/. To learn more about our Fort Wayne facility please check this video out by going to Fort Wayne, IN Campus | BAE Systems.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Degree in engineering or manufacturing management, or other discipline with relevant experience leading technical manufacturing and 5-10 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse, multi-discipline teams in a high tempo environment
• Expertise applying project management skills and techniques including: stakeholder management, team-building, critical decision making, cost analysis, risk mitigation and opportunity realization
• Leadership experience in manufacturing
• Strong presentation, data analysis and organizational skills
• Experience and strong knowledge in Lean - Sigma manufacturing principles

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s degree in engineering or manufacturing management, or other discipline and 10-15 years of demonstrated experience leading teams in a high tempo, aerospace electronics production environment
• Experience in developing Design for Manufacturing standards
• Leadership experience within supply chain environment
• Strong foundation in the Operations function
• Experience with the development and manufacture of safety / flight critical electronics
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or other relevant field
• 6 Sigma Black Belt

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120000 - $204000

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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Salary : $120,000 - $204,000