Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Division Head

About the role

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is searching for a Division Head to lead the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (AMME) Division. The AMME Division works on developing, validating, and transitioning materials and manufacturing processes to meet the needs of the Navy, Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers. The Division also supports other groups at ARL in performing multidisciplinary research projects.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

• 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

Working location

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: None

Pay & 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.

Contact Information

For further information on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.
For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.