Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Division Head (FACULTY)

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Division Head for the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Division within the Applied Research Laboratory. The role involves leading a team in developing technology for the Navy and other federal customers and requires strong leadership and technical skills.

Successful candidates will have experience with multidisciplinary teams and proven capabilities in proposal writing and partnerships with federal agencies. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including tuition discounts for employees and their families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams in research.
• Past experience in developing new programs and technologies.
• Strong technical capabilities in AMME technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientists and engineers to develop and transition technology.
• Mentor faculty, develop principal investigators, and manage programs.
• Establish vision for AMME and manage broad research portfolio.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Technical capabilities in AMME technologies

Proposal writing

Past success with Federal Government

Presentation skills

Organizational efficiency improvement

Education

Relevant advanced degree

Job description

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 Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of scientists and engineers in developing and transitioning technology, including 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

• 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 action or decision
• Past success recognizing organizational inefficiencies and affecting meaningful changes to improve the work environment

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Management and technical leadership in materials technology
• Ability to navigate a complex, multi-office organization, including 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 required

Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations.

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.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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.