Manufacturing Manager 3 (Deputy Group Leader)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Comprehensive medical/dental

Tuition assistance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Deputy Group Leader for PSP-5: Power Supply Production. You will oversee technical activities, mentor staff, manage group resources, and partner with leadership to advance national security missions.

The role emphasizes engineering leadership, project execution, and cross‑functional collaboration in a high‑stakes environment. You will work with line managers to develop teams, manage staffing and budgets, and ensure safety, security, and operational

Qualifications

• Engineering disciplines include mechanical, materials science, chemical/chemistry, metallurgical or R&D STEM field.
• Experience planning, designing and executing R&D projects.
• Professional engineering concepts, principles, practices and procedures.
• Experience performing a broad range of complex engineering work.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, system and component testing operations.
• Experience developing, codifying and validating engineering and product requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Group Leader to plan and manage technical activities for PSP-5.
• Develop and foster effective teams across the Group to meet customer goals.
• Plan and utilize group resources within budget.
• Mentor staff and build an environment of trust and excellence.
• Assist with recruiting, staffing, retention and diversity; performance appraisals and development.
• Contribute to workforce development and capability expansion.
• Assist with financial management, staffing planning and forecasting.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project planning

Mentoring staff

Cross-functional collaboration

Operations supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

What You Will Do

This position will have the functional title of Deputy Group Leader (DGL) and will assist in the oversight of Power Supply Production employees and activities within the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) in PSP-5: Power Supply Production. PSP-5 provides world‑class plutonium science, processing, surveillance, characterization and production to support the national missions of defense and space exploration. We operate using the highest standards of accountability to ensure a safe environment for ourselves, our colleagues, and the public. The selected candidate will partner with the PSP-5 Group Leader (GL), Manufacturing Manager 3's (First Line Managers(FLMs)), Manufacturing Manager 1's (Floor Supervisors), and other Deputy Group Leaders (DGLs) across the Division to provide consistent technical and administrative leadership. Activities will involve operational supervision of group activities, supporting the Group's strategic and tactical planning, assisting with developing and advocating for programs, promote effective partnering with other LANL and outside organizations, oversight of group finances, human resource management, and safety & security management. The selected candidate will report to the group leader and team with other management and staff to advance PSP-5's capabilities enhancing the laboratory national security and other missions. You will use your skills and expertise to organize and guide research and technical efforts, while interacting with peers and other leaders for strategic purposes. You will facilitate hiring, mentoring staff, and building strong technical teams to fulfill mission objectives. You will contribute to advanced manufacturing and development concepts for actinide science and manufacturing modernization and the PSP Division strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical leadership skills and advance your career while making lasting contributions on important efforts directly influencing national security.

• Partner with the Group Leader in planning, organizing, and managing technical activities of PSP-5.
• Work with the Group Leaders to develop and foster effective teams across the Group to meet customer goals.
• Plan, organize, and use group resources effectively within budget.
• Utilize, nurture, and develop personnel to promote excellence at all levels and establish an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Assist the Group Leader in recruiting, staffing, retention and diversity; performance appraisals and employee development; addressing and resolving personnel issues; time and labor approvals and salary management; overall quality, and effectiveness, planning for capabilities; and security issues.
• Build and maintain effective workforce development including nurturing of the group's existing capabilities and the fostering of new, mission relevant, and technical capabilities.
• Assist with financial management, oversight, and staffing planning and forecasting.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Engineering Expertise

• Thorough knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following engineering or science disciplines: mechanical, materials science, chemical/chemistry, metallurgical, or R&D STEM field.
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in designing, planning, and executing research and development projects.
• Thorough knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, analyzing, testing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated experience performing a broad range of complex engineering work, including experience designing or reviewing a complete project, system, or component.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, system, and component testing operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing, codifying, and validating engineering and product requirements.

Leadership and Management

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementing Laboratory objectives and other statements of policy, practice, and/or procedure.
• Enhance technical and professional expertise of a junior staff through active mentoring and training.

Communication and Teamwork

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in high-intensity environments with coworkers representing a variety of technical backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to express detailed ideas clearly in ways that build understanding, respect, and trust, as demonstrated through presentations and publications.

Education/Experience

Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Advanced degree preferred.

DOE Order 426.2

Requires a Bachelor of Science in engineering or related science and 4 years of nuclear experience. Education or experience that is job related may be substituted on a case-by-case basis. The degree may fulfill 3 of 4 years of nuclear experience on a one-for-one time basis.

Clearance

Q clearance and HRP are required

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in various work environments
• Demonstrated experience working in glovebox environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience working in a manufacturing or production organization requiring implementation of defined manufacturing, testing and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working in a nuclear facility.
• Glovebox Operator qualification and Fissile Material Handler (FMH) Certification highly desirable.

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

Notes to Applicants

• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
• For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume or CV reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.
• Evaluation of applications will commence immediately.
• While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). The selected applicants will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matters. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

426.2a: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2a, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email [e-mail] or call [phone], opt. 3.