Facilities Engineer Supervisor

Job Description
Job Description

At BAE Systems, we are driven by a shared purpose: to protect what really matters. As a leading defense technology company, we are committed to empowering our employees to grow and thrive in their careers.

We are seeking a Facilities Engineering Supervisor II, for our Cedar Rapids, IA campus to lead a team of Facilities professionals to support site operations improving safety, overall site performance, meeting legal and contractual requirements and goals of the business 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.

The Facilities Engineering Supervisor plays a key role 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. This role requires strong technical leadership, project management capabilities, and experience working within highly regulated manufacturing and defense environments.

The ideal candidate possesses expertise in facility engineering systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, process utilities, fire protection systems, building automation systems, and environmental compliance programs. The position requires close collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Security, Program Management, and Engineering teams.

This will be accomplished through site infrastructure projects, continuous improvement activity, mechanical integrity programs, proactive and predictive maintenance activity, maintenance support, and proficient engineering applications. This position is a key member of the Facilities Leadership Team and reports to the Facilities Engineering Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision
• Supervise and lead facility engineering personnel, outside vendors and contractors, and contracted 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.