SUPERVISORY MATERIALS ENGINEER

US-Naval-Sea-Systems-Command; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Naval Sea Systems Command in Philadelphia seeks a Professional Engineer with deep knowledge of materials science to tackle critical manufacturing and inspection challenges in a large industrial setting.

The role requires leading complex projects, performing root cause analysis, and communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders. Mentoring engineers or technicians and authoring technical reports are essential components of this position.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience applying materials science and engineering principles in manufacturing, research, or industrial settings.
• Lead research, development, or engineering projects to implement new standards or processes.
• Troubleshoot material-related manufacturing issues and develop engineering solutions.
• Author technical reports and communicate recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Mentor or direct other engineers or technicians on materials-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert and project lead in materials-related initiatives.
• Develop and implement policies, standards, or manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and optimize results.
• Prepare and present technical findings and recommendations to management.

Skills

Materials science

Engineering leadership

Root cause analysis

Technical reporting

Mentoring

Job description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the \"How to Apply\" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-03 (GS-13 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a Professional Engineer applying expert knowledge of materials science and engineering principles to solve critical technical challenges and lead complex projects within a manufacturing, research, or industrial environment.

Specialized experience must also demonstrate the following:

• Applying materials science and engineering principles (such as metallurgy, casting, welding, or non-destructive testing) to serve as a technical expert or project lead.
• Leading research, development, or engineering projects to develop or implement new policies, standards, or manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshooting material-related manufacturing issues, performing root cause analysis, or developing engineering solutions to production problem.
• Authoring technical reports, providing advice to management, or communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders.
• Mentoring or providing technical direction to other engineers or technicians on materials-related projects.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF

AND

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.