Advanced Materials Group Manager (Onsite)

What You Will Do

The Manager in the Advanced Materials Group is responsible for leading a group of engineers and technicians tasked with development, validation, and implementation of special technology materials with a focus on high temperature exhaust system materials for state-of-the-art jet engine applications.

The preferred candidate will support the career development of a subset of engineers and technicians and assist in day-to-day activities where needed.

• Working closely with the Advanced Materials & Composites lab facilitator with the maintenance of lab equipment.
• Help ensure the team has the proper staffing and resources to execute development programs from initial proof of concept through production implementation.
• Interface with internal engineering customers and external customers in support of defining materials needs and requirements.
• Setting technical direction, budget and schedule of select programs and/or projects and coordinating development activities with the Special Technologies Program Office.
• Contributing to the development of a company wide application strategy that spans development to production transition.
• Work with organization leadership to help secure program funding aligned with the execution of our material development technology strategy.
• Meeting all Security requirements for a Special Access Facility, and complying with all Environmental Health & Safety and Preventative Maintenance requirements for all special technology development laboratories.
• Assisting with proposing and executing capital improvements for the laboratories under his/her direction and driving Quality Management System and Engineering Standard Work improvement activities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A university degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or related field with 8+ years’ experience or
• An MS or PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or related field with 5+ years’ experience

Candidate must hold an active US DOD Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Additional experience in high temperature coatings is desirable.
• Experience with the development and testing of composites, ceramics, coatings, mechanical and electromagnetic property testing of materials, and supplier and customer management.
• Prior management or team leadership experience is desirable.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.