Facilities Engineer Supervisor I

About the Role

We are seeking a Facilities Engineering Supervisor II for our Fort Wayne, IN campuses to lead a team of Facilities professionals. This role supports site operations by improving safety, overall site performance, and meeting legal and contractual requirements while contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional products to our soldiers.

The Facilities Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of facilities infrastructure supporting aerospace, defense, manufacturing, laboratory, and secure operations environments. This position supervises a team of facilities engineers, technicians, contractors, and service providers to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of critical facility systems.

This role plays a key part in supporting mission-critical production, testing, research, development, and classified programs by ensuring facility assets, utilities, and infrastructure meet operational requirements, regulatory standards, and customer expectations. The position requires strong technical leadership, project management capabilities, and experience working within highly regulated manufacturing and defense environments.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision
  • Supervise and lead facility engineering personnel, outside vendors, contractors, and service providers.
  • Establish work priorities, assign resources, and ensure completion of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development for team members.
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Participate in staffing, recruiting, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
• Facilities Operations
  • Oversee operation and maintenance of facility infrastructure systems including:
    • HVAC and environmental control systems
    • Electrical distribution systems
    • Emergency power generation systems
    • Liquid Nitrogen systems
    • Compressed air systems
    • Chilled water and cooling systems
    • Plumbing and water distribution systems
    • Fire alarm and fire suppression systems
    • Building automation and controls systems
    • Industrial gas systems
  • Ensure facility systems maintain required uptime and reliability to support manufacturing and mission-critical operations.
  • Monitor facility performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Engineering & Technical Support
  • Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting complex facility and utility system issues.
  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and design packages.
  • Support facility modifications, equipment installations, and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Develop engineering standards, procedures, and maintenance strategies.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to facility operations.
• Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement
  • Manage facility improvement projects from planning through execution and closeout.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
  • Track project performance, risks, and expenditures.
  • Lead initiatives focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, reliability improvements, and cost reduction.
• Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards including:
    • OSHA requirements
    • Environmental regulations
    • Local, state, and federal codes
    • NFPA standards
    • Building codes
    • Government contract compliance requirements
  • Support facility audits, inspections, and corrective action activities.
  • Maintain required facility records, permits, certifications, and documentation.
• Safety & Environmental Stewardship
  • Champion workplace safety programs and safe work practices.
  • Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
  • Ensure adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, electrical safety, and contractor safety programs.
  • Partner with Safety Health & Environmental (SHE) teams to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce safety risks and environmental impacts.
• Budget & Asset Management
  • Assist in development and management of annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Monitor expenditures and ensure cost-effective utilization of resources.
  • Manage service contracts, vendor relationships, and contractor performance.
  • Support asset lifecycle planning and long-range infrastructure strategies.

Requirements

• Engineering or similar technical degree aligned to core disciplines.
• 4+ years of facility or engineering support experience.
• Experience in capital and/or project execution and support.
• Comfortable disseminating and presenting site-relevant topics to leadership.
• Proven change agent, capable of garnering support and driving results.
• Self-aware and participative leadership style, engaging all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory/Lead or managerial experience.
• Preferred degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance processes.
• PMP/FMP practitioner certification.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or related methodologies.
• Project management experience.
• Fire systems maintenance expertise.
• HVAC systems knowledge.
• Building Automation System experience.
• Proficiency in layouts and AutoCAD drawings.
• Utilities and energy policy compliance knowledge.
• Safety, Health, and Environmental expertise.
• Landscaping and snow removal experience.
• Building structures and roofing knowledge.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $79,365 - $134,921. 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.

Benefits

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.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives based on position level and job specifics.

About the Company

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services.

Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Our products and capabilities span from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. With over 14,000 highly talented employees, we push the limits of what is possible to give our customers the edge and provide opportunities to change the world.