Job Description
What's it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most import challenges? Rewarding! As part of our Prototype Shop team, you'll join a diverse group of driven professionals who develop and fabricate systems that support modern military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a manager for our prototype fabrication facility in Fridley, Minnesota, where we work on advanced weapon systems for the US military and international customers. As a Prototype Fabrication and Assembly Lead, you will directly and indirectly manage technicians, fabricators and engineers.

Within our prototype network, we secure our future through world-class integration, superior prototyping processes and innovative life-cycle support. We achieve success by satisfying our clients and programs by making concepts tangible, motivating our employees, empowering strong teams, and positioning for transitions to production.

The Prototype Fabrication and Assembly Lead:

Oversees and manages the Prototype fabrication and assembly Operations project(s) primarily for our Weapon Systems product lines.
Serves as liaison between project management and planning, project teams, and engineering management.
Prepares project execution plans and identifies technical and business resources needed to support prototyping efforts.
Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepares status reports.
Assesses issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Provides technical and analytical guidance to project teams and the manager.
Guides the onsite planning and execution capabilities for work and required fabrication and assembly equipment to accommodate business growth.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Typically a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Operations Management, or Business Management and 8 years work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experienced in working in a prototyping environment
Project / Program Management experience
Risk and Issue management experience
Effective communicator

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Prior experience establishing prototype pilot lines and track record of transitioning into production
Lean Six Sigma experience, Green Belt or Black Belt
Understanding of Manufacturing Process Failure Analysis
Masters in Business Management or Management of Operations or equivalent Operations Management experience
Prior Department of Defense experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.