Fire Protection Manager Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN (NOW HIRING)

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 Fort Wayne, IN campuses, 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. #FAC
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.
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.
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. 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are 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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education

• Engineering or similar tech 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 Skills and Education

• Supervisory / Lead or managerial experience
• Preferred degree Mechanical or Electrical
• Predictive maintenance processes knowledge
• PMP / FMP practitioner
• 6 Sigma Lean or related methodologies
• Project Management
• Fire Systems Maintenance
• HVAC Systems
• Building Automation System
• Layouts and AutoCAD drawings
• Utilities
• Energy Policy Compliance
• Safety, Health and Environmental
• Landscaping & Snow Removal
• Building Structures and Roofing