Deputy Manager - Prototype Manufacturing

Are you enthusiastic about contributing to Space

Exploration and National Security missions?   Are you a

creative thinker who loves solving difficult engineering

challenges?   If so, we are seeking an Assistant Group

Supervisor ( Deputy Manager - Prototype Manufacturing) to work

closely with the Group Supervisor to provide leadership, vision and

strategic mentorship to the Mechanical Fabrication Group, within

the Research and Exploratory Development Department. The AGS will

provide support to recruit, develop and lead all aspects of a

highly skilled workforce, work closely with the other Group,

Assistant Group and Section Supervisors of the Department to create

and sustain a culture of technical excellence, cross-enterprise

collaboration, and innovation, lead and contribute technically to

sponsor and internally funded work performed in the Group.

As an Assistant Group Supervisor ( Deputy Manager - Prototype

Manufacturing)you will...   # Your primary reponsibility will

be to work with the Group Supervisor to help lead an organization

that fabricates hardware used to explore other planets and

interstellar space through various NASA missions, as well as

building prototype hardware, in support of our nation's national

security interests around the world. We are passionate about

building hardware to further the missions of our nation. Our team

is committed to high performance, high reliability and pushing the

edges of technology. # Perform as principal investigator,

individual contributor and / or technical or project lead on

mechanical fabrication-related projects including machining, sheet

metal forming, welding, composites, and additive manufacturing. #

Working with the Group Supervisor, provide leadership for the Group

to ensure effective execution of tasking within the Group while

managing workload and coverage. Ensure staff are following best

processes and practices including quality management while

achieving timely completion of deliverables. Recruit, develop, and

retain a staff with superior technical capabilities. Define

expectations, coach performance, conduct performance appraisals,

and provide professional development. Coordinate training, develop

and maintain critical staff skills, ensure assignment of work to

staff is consistent with staff development and project needs.

Communicate often and effectively with staff, section supervisors

and group supervisor. Implement laboratory, department and branch

policies and procedures. Work closely with the Group and Section

Supervisors to create and sustain a culture of technical

excellence, cross-enterprise collaboration, and innovation. #

Assist with defining, negotiating, allocating, and tracking Group

level overhead and capital funding, office space and lab space.

Build and ensure effective working relationships across the

Department, Laboratory, and with external sponsors. Degree in a

related scientific or engineering discipline or equivalent work

experience. Have 10 + years of experience in mechanical

fabrication, composites fabrication, additive manufacturing, or

related activities. Have demonstrated skills in leadership,

organization, and planning along with excellent written and verbal

communication skills. Have the ability to establish positive

relationships and effectively interact with all levels of staff

including support staff, engineering teams, customers, suppliers,

and senior management. Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level

security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a

Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a

government security clearance investigation and must meet the

requirements for access to classified information. D. in a related

scientific or engineering field. Have demonstrated mechanical

fabrication subject matter expertise influencing critical programs

Have completed education or a degree in technical management.

Possess a Current Top Secret or TS / SCI clearance.   #The

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings

world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense,

security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to

solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what

makes us truly outstanding is our culture. Our employees enjoy

generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program,

unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work / life

balance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex,

gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,

age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran

status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion,

personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by

applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable

accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with

disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to

participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact

Accommodations@jhuapl.The referenced pay range is based on JHU

APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation

may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work

experience, market conditions, education / training and skill level

with consideration for internal parity. APL may offer bonuses or

other forms of compensation per internal policy and / or contractual

designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of

a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or

discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides

eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including

retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life

insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible

spending accounts, education assistance, and training and

development. Applications are accepted on a rolling

basis.