Prototype Planner
BAE Systems · Sterling Heights, MI · Engineering & Technology
mid
operations
Program Manager
ic
· Posted May 18, 2026
$67,406 – $114,590
USD per year
About this role
BAE Systems is hiring a mid-level Program Manager in the operations function based in Sterling Heights, MI. Compensation is listed at $67,406–$114,590 per year.
- Role
- Program Manager
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Sterling Heights, MI
- Department
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
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Job description
from BAE Systems careersJob Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Prototype Planner to join its organization. In this role, you will also create and maintain a prototype plan based on forecast, inventory levels, safety stock levels, and project specific levels while minimizing cost.
As a Prototype Planner, you will:
- Create and maintain the Bill of Materials from release drawings and requests, actively participate in decision points during a prototyping effort, and work with management to identify and mitigate risks throughout project execution.
- Perform diversified duties involving the coordination, issuance and control of materials for the assigned project(s) and Prototype Network.
- Analyze Oracle reports/output recommendations and releases factory orders to manufacturing and assembly areas.
- Evaluate Oracle reports/output recommendations and initiate appropriate actions related to cancellation, reschedule or modification to “released” jobs in Fabrication and Assembly.
- Work with Supply Chain to expedite purchased material components shortages with the appropriate buyer.
- Participate in daily scheduled factory order status meetings to achieve 100% on time performance where possible.
- Interface closely with Build Project Lead/Prototype integration engineers to evaluate customer requirements and approve the release of materials in support of special projects and prototype builds.
- Monitor and adjust as necessary, build schedules to maintain valid due dates on all orders.
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