Mgr I- Program Eng

BAE Systems•Fort Wayne, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is looking for a Product Support Program Engineering Manager. The primary focus of the position is focused on the Commercial Engine Systems Products and Programs. Establishes and manages an effective team to support commercial/military aircraft aftermarket programs to meet established cost, schedule and technical requirements. Leads the technical product support activities on proposals. Works with the program manager and relevant support functions on the execution of assigned projects and programs. This position will report to the Engine Systems Market Program Manager with Fort Wayne. The role will also be responsible to identify Aftermarket Services that will result in Sales and Revenue for BAE Systems. This involve visits to Customers to promote aftermarket services, leading new business capture opportunities and conducting “Request for Bid Approvals” (RBA’s) internal to BAE Systems.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 10 + years work to include 8+ years of relevant work experience in the support of commercial aircraft technology.
Ability to lead development of reliability solutions such as Engine Control and FADEC overhauls, including developing compelling business cases for customer marketing.
Ability to lead creation of commercial and military offerings, including compelling business cases for internal resource allocation and proposal approvals.
Requires demonstrated experience in exercise of discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
Strong communication skills to communicate technical and business information both orally and in writing.
Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
Strong computer skills.
Willing and able to travel 10% to support customer and inter-site needs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
PMP Preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead technical interface activities with airline and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul customers to ensure lifecycle technical support from proposal through obsolescence management.
Lead technical support inputs for new product proposals to include bid preparation and financial recommendation.
Lead new product Entry Into Service projects including Product Support Agreements compliance, new and ongoing customer data and Component Maintenance Manuals development, and customer communication and training.
Lead initiatives to grow sales and reduce costs such as: overhaul development; component exchanges; product upgrades and technical insertions; modifications; warranty, loan, and exchange solutions; and intellectual property protection.
Lead field reliability reviews and root cause and corrective actions including engineering changes and Air Worthiness Directives, Service Letters, and Service Bulletins development.
Represent the business in industry conferences, standards development, working groups, and accident investigations.
Ensure compliance to Product Assurance Agreements for fielded products.
Support the development of test and repair capability budgets and plans.
Support customer Initial Provisioning conferences.
Support product catalog management including obsolescence forecasting/retirement planning.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
military leave
bereavement leave
any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
medical benefits (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
business travel accident insurance (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)