**Job Description** What s it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world s most import challenges? Rewarding! As part of our Prototype Shop team, you ll join a diverse group of driven professionals who develop and fabricate systems that support modern military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a manager for our prototype fabrication facility in Fridley, Minnesota, where we work on advanced weapon systems for the US military and international customers. As a Prototype Fabrication and Assembly Lead, you will directly and indirectly manage technicians, fabricators and engineers. Within our prototype network, we secure our future through world-class integration, superior prototyping processes and innovative life-cycle support. We achieve success by satisfying our clients and programs by making concepts tangible, motivating our employees, empowering strong teams, and positioning for transitions to production. The Prototype Fabrication and Assembly Lead: + Oversees and manages the Prototype fabrication and assembly Operations project(s) primarily for our Weapon Systems product lines. + Serves as liaison between project management and planning, project teams, and engineering management. + Prepares project execution plans and identifies technical and business resources needed to support prototyping efforts. + Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepares status reports. + Assesses issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. + Provides technical and analytical guidance to project teams and the manager. + Guides the onsite planning and execution capabilities for work and required fabrication and assembly equipment to accommodate business growth. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Typically a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Operations Management, or Business Management and 8 years work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience + Experienced in working in a prototyping environment + Project / Program Management experience + Risk and Issue management experience + Effective communicator **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Prior experience establishing prototype pilot lines and track record of transitioning into production + Lean Six Sigma experience, Green Belt or Black Belt + Understanding of Manufacturing Process Failure Analysis + Masters in Business Management or Management of Operations or equivalent Operations Management experience + Prior Department of Defense experience **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270 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. **Weapon Systems Prototype Fabrication and Assembly Lead** **108130BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression