**Job Description** The Aerospace Silicone Lab Lead is responsible for overseeing all silicone preparation and coating operations within the lab environment, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of daily production activities. This role leads operations, assigns daily work, maintains operational continuity between shifts, and serves as the technical subject matter expert for aerospace Silicone coating processes. The Silicone Lab Lead drives safety, quality, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement while mentoring staff and supporting cross-functional program needs. The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management. **What You ll Do:** + Key Responsibilities: + Oversee all silicone, coating, and surface preparation operations. + Assign and delegate daily work based on production priorities and staffing. + Ensure execution of the Daily Management System and perform required Leader Standard Work. + Maintain operational continuity and clear communication + Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive, professional team culture. + Hold personnel accountable for safety, quality, and schedule performance. + Technical & Program Support: + Safely handle lab chemicals, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste. + Ensure all operations comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. + Promote and enforce proper PPE usage and safe chemical handling practices. + Equipment & Facility Support: + Assist with maintenance, preventative maintenance, and operational readiness of lab equipment and silicone processing equipment. + Coordinate troubleshooting and escalation of equipment issues as needed. + Training & Team Development: + Train, mentor, and support onboarding of new technicians. + Provide input for annual performance reviews. + Support skill development and cross-training initiatives. + Documentation & Systems: + Maintain required process logs, materials tracking, and production documentation. + Maintain accurate employee training and compliance records. + Demonstrate advanced proficiency in company ERP systems and assist technicians with system usage. + Support data accuracy and traceability requirements. + Cross-Functional Collaboration: + Work closely with relevant departments to coordinate workflow and process sequencing. + Support cross-department communication to ensure smooth production flow. + Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving efforts. + Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. + Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. + Perform other duties as necessary. **On-Site Work Environment:** This position requires regular in-person engagement by working **on-site five days** each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. **Working Conditions:** + Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + High School diploma or equivalent plus 4 years or more related experience. + Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor s or Master s, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. + A current, active Secret security clearance is required. + Experience in aerospace silicone, coatings, finishing, or related manufacturing environment. + Demonstrated leadership or lead technician experience in a production or lab setting. + Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling and safety requirements. + Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and process documentation. + Organizational, communication, and team leadership skills. + Experience using ERP or manufacturing execution systems. \#LI-AD2 **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Aerospace coatings certification or equivalent industry experience. + Experience supervising multi-shift operations. + Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience. + Experience working with silicone processing equipment. **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $75998 - $121597 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. **Technical Specialist II - Aerospace Silicone Lab Lead** **123098BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression