Senior Facility Engineer

Job description

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Job Description
What’s it like to work in a manufacturing plant that prioritizes Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost (in that order) to all aspects of our business? The short answer is it’s challenging – but it’s the most rewarding and fun job you’ll ever have.

BAE Systems is seeking a Facility Engineer at our MN facility. Our facility engineers report directly to the Site Facility Manager. The engineer will develop, support, and safely execute the facilities capital plan to deliver a quality product to the customer. The Facility Engineer could also support projects across the CMS portfolio. This position works a 9/80 schedule with typical hours 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and having every other Friday off.

As a Facility Engineer at our Fridley facility, you will:

• Specify requirements and write purchase requisitions for facility items, services and projects.
• Oversee all disciplines of subcontracted construction projects (demolition, electrical, mechanical, structural, carpentry, painting, floor coverings, furniture, etc.).
• Oversee a variety of subcontractors, reviewing requested work, writing work orders, inspecting work and approving payments. This includes general construction, vehicle repair, rigging and millwright, crane maintenance and other services.
• Direct and support projects and meetings for internal customers.
• Guide Architectural and Engineering firms doing project engineering work.
• Support Safety and Environmental Objectives, including following policies, conducting area audits, alleviating issues, serving on various committees/teams, supporting risk reduction reviews/actions and sustainability improvement projects.
• Financial responsibilities: assuring expenses are applied to the correct Cost Center and Account assignments, completing projects within schedule/budget constraints, assisting with development of the annual Facilities budget for their work efforts.
• Assist with reviewing documentation associated with projects to include bids, statements of work and project authorizations.
• Coordinate and oversee completion of activities in all phases of the project cycle for facilities-related construction projects.
• Support our CMMS system with work order and PM completion.
• Submit purchase order requisitions through Oracle based software.
• Proactively maintain a safe work environment.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, schedule and cost.
• Perform multiple additional duties and other duties as assigned by the department manager.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and four years of related facilities project experience
• Proactive and forward thinking around projects and building systems
• Experience balancing multiple assignments to meet target dates
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal
• Able to problem solve and analyze effectively
• Experience in Project Management
• Experience working with contractors and vendors

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Defense manufacturing environment experience
• Maintenance supervisory experience
• Capital projects and facilities budgeting experience
• Experience with AutoCAD software
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with manufacturing database software such as Oracle

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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 Platforms & Services
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 team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.