Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Division Head

Penn State University•University Park, IL

2d•$123,200 - $219,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking a Division Head to lead its Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (AMME) Division within the Materials, Manufacturing, and Sustainment Office (MMSO). The AMME Division focuses on developing, validating, and transitioning materials and manufacturing processes to meet the requirements of the Navy, Intelligence Community (IC), and other federal government customers. The division provides expertise in materials, material processing, design, analysis, characterization, and testing, with an emphasis on technology development and transition for ARL programs. Additionally, AMME supports multidisciplinary research projects for other ARL groups. This position can be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner, welcoming transitioning military members.

Requirements

Demonstrated success leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams of faculty and staff in a research environment.
Demonstrated success developing and transitioning new programs and technologies, including proposal writing, presentations, and related activities.
Strong technical capabilities in one or more of the AMME technologies.
Past success partnering with the Federal Government, specifically NAVSEA, with the ability to develop a strong sponsor base.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement an organizational strategic vision.
Effective at presenting to groups at all levels, conveying information to drive to action or decision.
Past success recognizing organizational inefficiencies and affecting meaningful changes to improve the work environment.
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science.
19+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Principal Professional).
14+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional).
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Management and technical leadership in materials technology.
Ability to navigate a complex, multi-office organization, including successful interactions with Enterprise Operations (Facilities, Security, Information Technology, Business Office, Human Resources, Purchasing, and Property).
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required.

Responsibilities

Lead a group of scientists and engineers in developing and transitioning technology.
Provide strategic planning for program development, technology investment, new sponsor development, and marketing division technologies.
Mentor faculty and staff, develop principal investigators, and provide opportunities for program development, sponsor presentations, and technical publications.
Establish a vision for AMME, identifying new technologies, equipment, and facilities needed for division projects.
Manage AMME’s research portfolio through interaction with sponsors, department heads, faculty, and staff.
Collaborate with ARL management to implement ARL’s strategic plan and ensure AMME representation in management meetings.
Maintain technical leadership to represent AMME within ARL and with the sponsor base.
Work with other divisions and offices at ARL to identify and develop multidisciplinary research opportunities.
Work with department heads and principal investigators to manage division budgets, personnel, and AMME laboratories/facilities.
Lead efforts to recruit and retain high-performing faculty and staff.
Develop relationships with university faculty and secure affiliations with targeted academic departments.