Initiate own technical programs and make recommendations to management on technical programs based on analysis of customer needs and technology trends. Reach solutions to the most complex technical problems in field(s) of expertise and influence solutions in neighboring disciplines.
Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources in the company and external resources to resolve complex problems. Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes, and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area of technical specialization. Recommend research programs for others in the group and assist in that planning. Develop solutions to the most complex technical problems in areas of expertise and in adjacent technical fields. Influence the technical direction of other parts of the department and act as a technical communicator across disciplines to optimize the creative solution of technical problems.
Conceive needed programs for self and for others in the department. Put needs in perspective with regard to other technical needs at SRNS. Sponsor new ideas in the department and prepare plans including schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for the division. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget, and review the quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, and quality assurance requirements. Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form. Report regularly the results and represent SRS in technical areas to oversight groups and professional societies. Mentor less senior professionals in communication skills.
Maintain excellent technical credibility by contributing significantly toward meeting Site missions and goals, which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making presentations, and/or involvement in national technical organizations. Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight. Recommend engineering and technology research, development, and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs. Demonstrate commitment to TQ concepts by active leadership leading to successful implementation of Division and Department TQ Initiatives. Be a resource for TQ initiatives in Department and Division.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education : Typically an advanced degree and experience - PhD degree and about 17 years experience, MS degree and 19 years experience, BS degree and about 25 years experience.
Experience/Skills:
- The candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of NNSA Defense Programs-Business Process System.
- A background in production within the NSE complex to include working across sites to solve issues and presenting program updates to NNSA.
- Experience working as a product engineer and establishing a product engineering function within a NSE site.
Onsite or Remote? Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense. 70% remote & 30% onsite.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
- A background in production within the NSE complex to include working across sites to solve issues and presenting program updates to NNSA.
- Experience working as a product engineer and establishing a product engineering function within a NSE site.
- Experience establishing a Manufacturing Execution System.
- Demonstrated experience in Pit manufacturing.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Experience mentoring others.
- Experience developing project plans, schedules, and project reporting tools.