Job Description
What's it like working for a company that manufactures the world's greatest military combat vehicles? Inspiring!

BAE Systems is an industry leader in the design, development, manufacture, systems integration, and life cycle support for ground and amphibious combat vehicles and advanced weapon systems. As part of our engineering and manufacturing team, you can help us ensure the integrity and reliability of our most critical products. Our Combat Mission Systems business is currently looking for a Tooling Operations Manager that is dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes through the development of tooling and rising to the challenge to deliver products that help protect the lives of those who serve.

As a Tooling Operations Manager, you will:

Plan, organize, staff and direct tool room activities, including machining and welding operations.
Manage tool room employees (tool makers, machinists and specialty welders).
Assess and apply measures, methods and techniques designed to improve safety, product, quality and efficiency.
Coordinate with appropriate personnel regarding safety, quality assurance, scheduling, facilities, environmental management, and labor/material/overhead costs to optimize return on assets.
Select, train and develop tool room employees.
Plan daily and weekly overtime as required to support aggressive production schedules.
Evaluate condition of machining equipment. Work closely with maintenance personnel to ensure machines are serviced and operational. Assist with selecting and purchasing new equipment as required.
Review drawings, determine optimal manufacturing processes and order material.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
Work closely with tooling and manufacturing engineers to identify and mitigate production risks.
The position requires administration of a collective bargaining contract. Job duties includes 75% factory environment interfacing with direct labor personnel and 25% office environment performing administrative duties.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience working in a machine shop environment as a machinist or tool maker.
General understanding of welding processes and techniques.
Ability to train employees on operating standard tool room equipment (milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, etc.).
Must be able to plan, coordinate and lead others in accomplishing work activities.
Ability to prioritize work to support production needs.
Knowledgeable in blueprint reading and interpretation.
Ability to identify, define, interpret and develop new and creative solutions to solve complex problems.
Experience establishing performance standards for bargaining unit employees.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
Ability, confidence and self-motivation to apply talents independently and with good judgment.
Efficient with Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Demonstrate effective time management and ability to work within budgetary expectations.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a business, management or engineering-related discipline.
Experience supervising machine shop employees.
Certified machinist or tool maker.
Familiarity with both manual and CNC equipment.
Experience with tooling and fixture design.
Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $87700 - $149100

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 naval 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.