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LMA Engineering Manager, Singapore

BAE Systems

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Job Description
The Engineering Manager for the Lead Maintenance Activity (LMA) in Singapore will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, and oversight of all engineering and maintenance services supporting the US Navy's 7th Fleet in the region. The successful candidate will lead a team of technical professionals and manage all aspects of surface ship maintenance, modernization, and repair, ensuring that fleet assets achieve optimum material readiness. The Engineering Manager will act as the primary technical liaison with the Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) and subordinate commands, foreign shipyards, and various contracting and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engineering and project management: Provide technical and project oversight for all design, repair, and maintenance activities. Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of maintenance availabilities.
  • Team leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor a team of engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and compliance with all Navy and contract requirements. Conduct performance evaluations and manage all personnel administrative functions for the department.
  • Client and stakeholder relations: Serve as a key point of contact for the US Navy and other stakeholders, liaising with FLC command staff, ship's force, shipyard personnel, and other contractors.
  • Contract management: Manage and oversee the execution of the LMA contract, ensuring compliance with all terms, conditions, and technical specifications. Prepare cost estimates and provide input for new proposals or work modifications.
  • Quality assurance and safety: Implement and enforce a robust quality assurance program to ensure all work performed meets the highest technical and safety standards. Monitor maintenance execution, track system testing, and manage quality assurance reporting for all work.
  • Logistics and supply chain: Coordinate with logistics personnel for material procurement, tracking, and delivery to support maintenance and repair projects.
  • Continuous process improvement: Evaluate and improve industrial and administrative processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Drive initiatives to optimize resource utilization and introduce new technologies.
  • Documentation and reporting: Ensure all technical data and project information are properly documented and reported in the company's systems and comply with US Navy regulations.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in maintenance management, with a strong background in a naval or maritime defense setting.
  • Education:
    • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Marine, or Naval Architecture preferred) or a related technical field
  • Skills:
    • Understanding of ship repair processes and NAVSEA standards.
    • Strong knowledge of naval engineering, repair, and sustainment practices.
    • Able to interpret and act on complex technical data and engineering drawings.
    • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, CMMS) and the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience:
    • Experience in a ship repair facility (SRF), regional maintenance center (RMC), or similar environment.
    • Demonstrated experience with US Navy maintenance processes, including the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and the 3M system.
    • Experience working on a US Navy contract, particularly with a Fleet Logistics Center (FLC).


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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 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.
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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.

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