Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Division Head
Pennsylvania State University
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Division Head
Pennsylvania State University
Land-grant university in University Park, PA
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 required
Your 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 Division Head (ARL) - Principal Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
19+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
None

If filled as Division Head (ARL) - Senior Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
14+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
NoneARL’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.Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):
Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $203,808.00 - $336,300.00.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
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EEO IS THE LAW
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