Advanced Manufacturing and Automation, Group Manager

Savannah River National Laboratory•Aiken, SC

23d

About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking an accomplished and collaborative Group Manager to lead the Advanced Manufacturing and Automation group within the newly formed Energy Sciences and Engineering (ESE) Division. This group advances science and emerging technologies for next-generation manufacturing and industrial processing by integrating materials science, manufacturing processes, robotics, advanced sensing, controls, and data. The research addresses high-consequence challenges in nuclear and radiological operations, critical-material processing, and other harsh environments, spanning fundamental science to robotic systems. The Group Manager is accountable for the research portfolio's depth and rigor, ensuring its connection to the laboratory's mission, and for building pathways from scientific discovery to mission application. Reporting to the ESE Division Director, the role involves people stewardship, fostering a thriving research environment, and executing technical work aligned with strategic direction. Cultivating external partnerships with DOE program offices, industry, and universities is also a key responsibility. Success is measured by the group's collective impact, including the quality of its science, staff development, external partnerships, funding, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Technical credibility across materials, manufacturing, and automation.
Demonstrated record of developing researchers and research leaders.
Judgment to prioritize a portfolio that ranges from fundamental science through custom equipment development to fielded robotic and adaptive systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the Advanced Manufacturing and Automation group within the Energy Sciences and Engineering (ESE) Division.
Advance the science and emerging technologies for next-generation manufacturing and industrial processing.
Integrate materials science, manufacturing processes, robotics, advanced sensing, controls, and data.
Address high-consequence challenges in nuclear and radiological operations, critical-material processing, and other harsh environments.
Operate across SRNL's research infrastructure and mission environments.
Ensure the research portfolio is deep, rigorous, and connected to the laboratory's mission.
Work with other organizations across SRNL to build a connected pathway from scientific discovery to mission application.
Stewardship, development, and support of the group's people.
Create an environment where research thrives.
Execute technical work aligned with strategic direction.
Cultivate external partnerships with DOE program offices, industry, and universities.
Maintain technical credibility across materials, manufacturing, and automation.
Demonstrate a record of developing researchers and research leaders.
Prioritize a portfolio ranging from fundamental science through custom equipment development to fielded robotic and adaptive systems.

Benefits

Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Plan
Competitive relocation package to ease the transition process.
Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.