
3rd Shift Manufacturing Manager - Commercial Electronics
BAE Systems · Fort Wayne, IN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $79k–$135k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Fort Wayne, IN. 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.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, PLC
- Base pay
- $79k–$135k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $98k–$146k. This one lists $79k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 48 manufacturing engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 47 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Base pay
- About 12% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 7+)
Typical $98k–$146k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 52%
- New product launch 40%
- Tooling 38%
- ✓ Team leadership 35%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 35%
- Root cause 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: BAE Systems in Fort Wayne
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- Supplier Quality Technician · Quality · Technician
- Industrial Engineer · Industrial
- Principal Quality Engineer · Quality · Senior
Full description from BAE SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆People Management: Own and take pride in being a "People Manager" to unlock untapped potential within the team for mutual business and team success.
- ◆Operational Oversight: Ensure all employees operate safely and adhere strictly to established work instructions.
- ◆Professional Development: Drive individual and collective growth through essential mentoring and coaching, ensuring the team understands the "why," the overarching strategy, and the vision.
- ◆Strategic Communication: Provide clear work direction to the team and manage critical communications, including shift hand-offs with Operation Leaders and status updates/commits to Customers, Program Managers, and Product Center Leaders.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Associate's degree in Operational Leadership, Engineering, or five years leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to manage a team with difficult and demanding customer expectations.
- ✓Maintain excellent communication across all levels of the organization, including facilitating meetings and startup settings, providing actionable feedback to direct reports and peers, and managing the escalation process to senior leadership.
- ✓People management and interpersonal skills; use of good judgement in resolving conflict.
- ✓Ability to lead in a team-based manufacturing environment and make decisions with minimal supervision.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Operational Leadership, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- ✓Minimum of 4 years of related work experience in production/manufacturing/operations or similar environment.
- ✓Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean/six sigma implementation.
- ✓Previous experience supervising represented employees.
- ✓Experience utilizing business systems and tools that aid in managing labor, processes, and budgets.
Pay Information
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, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we de
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Job Description About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: 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. 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. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve. At our Fort Wayne South site, we specialize in the commercial manufacturing of Aircraft/Engine Controls and Systems, which includes manufacturing Circuit Card Assemblies. We are expanding our facility to integrate US defense into our production.
Please use the following link to learn more about our Fort Wayne community: https://www.visitfortwayne.com/
Culture: At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture a culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, discover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues. We foster a team-oriented environment and provide opportunities for inner-team coaching and growth opportunities.
A Day in the life of a Manufacturing Manager in the Commercial Electronics team consists of executing day-to-day operations by leading our hourly workforce and being available to be the first level of elevation for the team. The Manufacturing Manager is 100% responsible for product flow to meet and exceed both our internal and external customers’ needs. The ideal leader will know how to bring out the best in our employees while helping navigate difficult times.
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