Product Support Program Engineering Manager (Hybrid)

Product Support Program Engineering Manager (PEM)

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative / in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, 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 missions : "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "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. In Controls & Avionics Solutions, you will have the opportunity to help define and develop the next generation of avionics whether it is fly-by-wire flight controls, full authority digital engine controls, or power management.

BAE Systems is looking for a Product Support Program Engineering Manager (PEM). The business focus area of the position is the Regional Business Aircraft (RBA) and Air Transport (AT) Products and Programs in its Fort Wayne, IN facility. This position will report to the Air Transport Market Program Director. Internal and external customer relationships are important in this role and the PEM is considered to be a primary touch point for airlines, Maintenance Repair Organizations (MROs), aircraft OEMs and flight control system integrators. The PEM establishes and manages an effective team to support mostly commercial aircraft aftermarket programs to meet established cost, schedule and technical requirements. The PEM provides inputs to technical product support activities on proposals. Works with Production Program Manager(s), Service Center Program Manager(s) and relevant support functions in the execution of assigned projects and programs. The PEM will also be responsible to identify Aftermarket Value Added Services (VAS) derived from product obsolescence and field reliability improvements to create overhauls, fleet upgrade campaigns and trade-ins resulting in BAE Systems Sales and Revenue growth. VAS projects will require reliability data analysis, understanding of product structure and make inputs in the creation of business cases supporting "Request for Bid Approvals" (RBA's) internal to BAE Systems. Interaction with OEM airframe customer support and fleet customer support will be required to determine fleet back fit and forward fit compatibility to implement VAS projects. Some travel may be required, to promote new business capture opportunities and lead field reliability communications with customers.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 7+ years' work in technical discipline to include 5+ years of relevant work experience in the support of commercial aircraft technology.
• Ability to lead development of reliability improvement and product life extension solutions such as overhauls, including inputs to create compelling business cases for customer marketing.
• Coordinate Component Maintenance Manuals development, Help Desk responses and implementation of design engineering changes as deliverables to the BAE Systems' Aftermarket Products and Services.
• Ability to support commercial and military product / service offerings, including inputs to business cases for internal resource allocation and proposal approval
• Requires understanding organizational roles / responsibilities to maintain compliance with commercial agreements and contracts
• Strong skills to communicate technical and business information both orally and in writing
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving face-to-face and remote interaction; coordinating and negotiating with internal technical leadership and support personnel
• Strong computer skills; including Excel and PowerPoint tools
• Willing and able to travel to support customer and inter-site needs.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $106654 - $181311 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 teammaking 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.