Engineering Manager I - Advanced Manufacturing

BAE Systems

🇺🇸 United States

On-site

Manager or above

2 months ago

132,962 – 226,035

Secret Clearance

Pension

2 months ago

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Job Description

The Engineering Manager, Advanced Manufacturing leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing and deploying advanced manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and production capabilities that support current and future business needs. This role drives the organization's manufacturing technology strategy while ensuring successful execution of innovation initiatives that improve capacity, quality, affordability, and operational performance.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You’ll Do:

Lead, coach, and develop the Advanced Manufacturing team, establishing priorities, objectives, and resource plans aligned with business needs.
Own the advanced manufacturing project portfolio, ensuring resources are prioritized toward initiatives that deliver the greatest impact to capacity, affordability, quality, and future business growth.
Develop and maintain a multi-year manufacturing technology roadmap aligned with future program requirements and strategic business objectives.
Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, including assembly automation, paint automation, additive manufacturing, and automated quality control.
Drive the factory automation strategy, including deployment of robotics, machine vision, automated inspection, and material handling systems.
Serve as the organizational leader for additive manufacturing capabilities, technology implementation, qualification strategies, and capability expansion.
Lead manufacturing-focused IRAD activities, including technology assessments, business case development, and execution of strategic investments.
Establish partnerships with industry, suppliers, universities, and government organizations to identify emerging technologies and best practices.
Provide technical leadership for manufacturing readiness activities, including assessment and deployment of new processes, equipment, and capabilities.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program teams to successfully transition new manufacturing technologies into production.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment:This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Skills and Education

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
Experience leading engineering teams in manufacturing, automation, aerospace, or related technical environments.
Demonstrated experience managing complex technical projects and cross-functional initiatives.
Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

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A DoW Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work. Higher level clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Skills and Education

Advanced degree in Engineering or related field.
Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
Experience with automation, robotics, and additive manufacturing.
Experience leading technology development, manufacturing innovation, or IRAD initiatives.

About BAE Systems, Inc.

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.

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).

Sector: Space & Mission Systems
Job Category: Manufacturing & Maintenance
Salary Min Point: 132962
Salary Max Point: 226035
Referral Bonus: 1000
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Career Level: Experienced
Travel Percentage:<10%
Shift: 1st Shift
U.S. Person Required: Yes
Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Secret
Clearance Level – Must currently possess: None
Country: United States
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Engineering Manager I - Advanced Manufacturing · BAE Systems

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