Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Division Head

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 123,200 - 219,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Substantial paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Division Head for the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (AMME) Division. The successful candidate will lead a team in developing innovative technologies, mentor staff, and manage a diverse research portfolio.

This position requires strong leadership skills, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, and extensive experience in relevant fields. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a tuition discount for employees and their families.

Qualifications

• 19+ years of relevant experience for Research and Development Engineer - Principal Professional
• 14+ years of relevant experience for Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of scientists and engineers in technology development.
• Manage broad research portfolio and interact with sponsors.
• Develop relationships with university faculty for collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Technical capabilities in AMME technologies

Proposal writing

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

## Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Division HeadApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000079116# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.### **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**### **POSITION SPECIFICS**We are searching for a Division Head to lead our Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (AMME) Division within the Materials, Manufacturing, and Sustainment Office (MMSO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The AMME Division develops, validates, and transitions materials and manufacturing processes to meet the needs of the Navy, Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers, and provides expertise in materials, material processing, design, analysis, characterization and testing with a focus on developing and transitioning technology to support ARL programs. The AMME Division also supports other groups at ARL in performing multidisciplinary research projects. This position may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.**You Will:*** Lead a group of scientists and engineers in developing and transitioning technology, to include 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 that includes identifying new technologies, equipment, and facilities needed to perform division projects* Manage AMME’s broad research portfolio through interaction with sponsors, department heads, faculty, and staff* Collaborate with ARL management to implement ARL’s strategic plan and ensure that AMME is adequately represented in management meetings* Understand and maintain technical leadership to represent AMME within ARL and 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, while securing affiliations with targeted academic departments**Required Skills/Experience areas include:*** 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**Preferred skills/experience areas include:*** Management and technical leadership in materials technology* Ability to navigate a complex, multi-office organization, to include successful interactions with Enterprise Operations, such as 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 requiredYour working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Principal Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science19+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science14+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:None### ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at****www.arl.psu.edu****.** **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.### All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. **SALARY & BENEFITS**The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $123,200.00 - $219,600.00.\*\*THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL\*\* Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.**CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.**EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.