Electronics Test Engineering Manager, Aftermarket

• Job Description
• It s about the journey.

Every second, a plane takes off transporting millions of passengers somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical electronic systems. Be part of our journey where you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry s most difficult problems. We Innovate for Those Who Move the World. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. BAE Systems is seeking a Technical Leader in this Electrical Test Engineering Manager role supporting our Aftermarket team within our Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) Business location in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Trusted in the industry, Controls and Avionis manufactures and services highly reliable, adaptable, and scalable avionics solutions for the leading manufacturers of commercial aircraft and their propulsion systems. As a member of BAE Systems, you will have the opportunity to lead a hands-on team responsible for testing complex electronic controls (e.g. manufacturing, acceptance, and return to service) and solving challenging technical problems that both enhance our products performance and matter to our customers.

• _In this Technical and People leading role , the qualified candidate will be the technical support leader for our Product Test Engineers within the Fort Wayne factory and service center._
• _Responsibilities include:_
• + Develop, implement and manage Operations Product Test Engineering manpower plan that supports both manufacturing and aftermarket program needs in collaboration with Shop Leaders and Program Managers.

+ Establish high performance standards which promote critical thinking and effective problem-solving mindsets for team members to execute effective component / circuit level troubleshooting and test yield improvements. + Define and communicate team objectives based on business flow down that drive priorities, assignments, and daily performance metrics to accomplish test support responsibilities and needs. + Prepare performance appraisals and other manager outputs (e.g. salary action, timecard review, performance improvement plans, etc.). + Ensure applicable training is provided to staff within work scope, schedule, and budget constraints. Partner internally and externally to develop talent pipelines for technical resources. + Work with cross-functional teams (e.g. Manufacturing, Programs, Engineering, Quality, Sourcing) to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost of products, processes, and equipment. + Conduct communications meetings to address personnel and project needs, and to convey management decisions. + Maintain knowledge of evolving technologies and support business development activities for application of these technologies in current product lines or derivative products by supporting Engineering / Operations Collaboration events.

• Additional Infornation:

• Performance in the role requires frequent engagement with Manufacturing, Programs, Engineering, and Quality to support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and product performance.

This role requires daily engagement with hands-on team members and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Therefore, an on-site work format is required to perform the role. Some light travel may be required (