Development Line Supervisor

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN seeks an Development Line Supervisor to lead Development Engineers and Scientists, directing technical work and ensuring safety and schedule adherence. The role focuses on guiding the team through complex projects within a government facility context.

Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physical Science with ABET accreditation and at least five years of relevant experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science from an ABET-accredited program in the United States (or equivalent) and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to Development Engineers, Scientists and Technicians.
• Ensure safe working conditions, safety awareness, and prioritize work with management review.
• Monitor workload and manage scope, budget, and schedule for projects.
• Lead technical discussions, present papers to management and stakeholders, and guide proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering/Physical Science

Job description

Career Level To

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Development Line Supervisor

Career Level From: Supervisor

Career Level To

Organization: Compatibility and Surveillance (50003105)

Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What You'll Do

The Engineering Line Supervisor for the Development organization provides leadership, technical direction, and oversight to Development Engineers, Scientists and Technicians. Responsibilities include maintaining safe working conditions and safety awareness, flow down of goals, performance reviews, time card approvals, setting priorities/expectations and integrating work within the supervised organization. Additionally, will monitor department workload and ensure the performance of the organization’s execution of established scope, budget, and schedule for projects under purview. Advises management of staffing needs necessary to address both forecasted and emerging workload, and assists in providing both long- and short-term direction for the team. Leads Development Engineers and Scientists in technical matters including data analysis, experimental setup, and SME review. The candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to energize, organize, and lead groups of engineering personnel. Develops and maintains qualified technical resources to execute projects in support of the Y12 mission.

• Provides technical oversight as Development staff perform difficult and complex technical assignments.
• Acts as a leader, advisor, or consultant for Development staff.
• Recommend improvements in guiding documentation, technology utilization and automation, and analyzes the impact of mission changes on design or engineering concepts of assigned programs.
• Present technical papers, reports, and presentations to all levels of management and internal/external stakeholders.
• Direct staff to write technical proposals to plan, manage, direct, and conduct research activities on utilizing a variety of technologies based on mission needs while leveraging existing infrastructure in Y-12 Development.
• Must have the ability to formulate and apply new methods to ensure accomplishment of tasks to meet quality, quantity, time, and resource requirements.
• Participate in the development, research, and/or design of new equipment and processing methods.
• Experienced in establishing lab or pilot scale testbeds, or production scale chemical or mechanical operations or processes within the NNSA.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/physical science discipline and minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant supervisory/management experience.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply. CNS is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.