Modern Manufacturing Methodologies Group Leader (R&D Manager 4)

Group Leader For Modern Manufacturing Methodologies Group (E-2)

The Engineering Technology and Design (E) Division is excited to welcome a Group Leader for our Modern Manufacturing Methodologies Group (E-2). In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping the future of mission-driven engineering while being a valued member of the E Division leadership team, reporting directly to the Division Leader. You'll collaborate closely with the Technical Lead for Program Development and the E-2 Deputy Group Leader, providing both strategic vision and hands-on guidance to a talented team. Together, you'll drive the development of innovative engineering technologies that are central to our mission and ensure the successful delivery of program goals. As Group Leader, you'll oversee not only program execution and fiscal stewardship but also help foster a culture of safety, security, and professional growth. This is your opportunity to influence impactful projects, support the advancement of cutting-edge manufacturing methods, and mentor the next generation of engineering talent.

E-2 brings together a diverse team of engineers from many different backgrounds, united by a shared passion for innovation. Our mission is to create and advance cutting-edge engineering technologies that combine forward-thinking design with modern manufacturing methods, driving success across a wide range of programs supporting national security and weapons programs. In addition to developing breakthrough solutions, we provide expertise in systems engineering, programmatic risk analysis, and decision support-helping to ensure that manufacturing and operations technologies are reliable, efficient, and impactful.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements :

Leadership Demonstrated experience in technical leadership through line management and / or program development / management functions. Experience leading and inspiring teams by developing and executing a strategic vision, fostering collaboration, exhibiting sound decision making and problem solving, and mentoring and developing team members.

Management Demonstrated record of successful management of a technical team or an organizational group that includes experience in areas such as performance and salary management, staffing, budgeting, infrastructure, and organization of workflows and processes.

Technical Skills Demonstrated record of technical achievement in engineering or a relevant scientific field. Preferred knowledge of one or more of the group's mission areas : decision analysis, risk management, engineering design / analysis, additive manufacturing, material synthesis / modeling / analysis.

Communication & Collaboration Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of Laboratory personnel and external customers. An accomplished record of developing and fostering successful cross-organizational teams. Experience with proposal generation and team building.

Safety and Security Demonstrated experience developing and implementing safety and operational requirements. Demonstrated success in improving workforce safety, security, environment, and health such as through implementing Human Performance Improvement (HPI) and / or Safe Conduct of Research (SCoR) principles, or equivalent techniques.

Education / Experience Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. A graduate degree in engineering is strongly preferred.

Desired Qualifications :

• Fundamental knowledge of nuclear weapons and the U.S. stockpile.
• Familiarity with Los Alamos National Laboratory Stockpile Stewardship program and programmatic activities.
• Technical background in manufacturing processes, numerical modeling, and engineering experimental methods.
• Successful solicitation of diverse funding streams, including experience in developing proposals and / or work packages.
• Experience managing laboratory operations and with infrastructure planning and development.
• Technical Project / Program Management experience.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship.

Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment : Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants : Please submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses each of the requirements of the position. Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work : Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes :

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