Deputy Group Leader Engineering; R&D Manager

Position: Deputy Group Leader for Engineering (R&D Manager 3)
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position is open for external candidates only to apply.*
* ASD Scorpius is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Group Leader (DGL) to serve as an Engineering Coordinator (R&D Manager
3) for the ASD Technical Integration and Project Execution Group. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing technical and administrative coordination for a team of engineers and support staff to design and procure Accelerator, Downstream Transport, and other ASD components.

The DGL will assist the project in meeting quality, schedule, and cost objectives by interfacing with the Engineering Team to deliver accurate designs and procurement documents in accordance with agreed deadlines, providing oversight for the Subcontractor Technical Representative (STR) team to shepherd packages through the procurement process and adhere to contract terms and conditions post award, and by leading the inventory team responsible for receipt, storage, and tracking of ASD components and parts.

Other duties include assisting the group leader to ensure resources are available to support project needs, interfacing with Quality Assurance to oversee vendor fabrication and provide timely resolution of submittals and non-conformance reports (NCRs), and providing regular reports on the status of designs, procedures, hardware deliveries, and other metrics.

The DGL will support the group leader in achieving operational excellence in contract procurement milestones, safety and security, and fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* ** Leadership*
* The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate a record of team or group leadership, including supervisory skills in a project environment and experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams. The candidate must have strong teaming skills to build consensus and ownership of project objectives. The candidate should have a record of personnel management, including helping staff establish and meet project and career goals.

The candidate should also have experience in leading process improvements that address deficiencies in work processes, communication, and teamwork.

** Technical Competence*
* The successful candidate must have strong technical competence in areas such as electrical or mechanical engineering as applied to highly complex accelerator or other systems. The candidate must have expertise in designing components in accordance using Creo or other software in accordance with G&DT standards and be able to support the Lead Design Engineer (LDE) to ensure that designs meet project technical, schedule, and constructability requirements.

The candidate should have experience in overseeing engineers, including both coaching and mentoring.

** Procurement Engineering*
* The successful candidate must have knowledge of commercial and governmental procurement practices and policies as well as have experience overseeing technical procurements for award to delivery. The candidate must have experience in working with Subcontract Technical Representatives (STRs), Procurement Specialists, and Quality Control to assemble and oversee procurements. The candidate should have experience in advising engineering, Quality, CAMs, and others on how to ensure that subcontracts are completed in accordance with quality, schedule, and cost objectives.

The candidate must also show experience in addressing design changes, NCRs, SDDRs, and submittals in a timely manner.

** Education/Experience*
* This position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Advanced knowledge of particle accelerator design and construction.

+ Experience in executing work and projects using formal engineering principles (e.g. Conduct of Engineering).

+ Experience in executing work and projects using the formality of operations principles (e.g. Conduct of Operations, including Safe Conduct of Research (SCoR)).

+ Experience in conflict resolution and in dealing with performance issues.

+ Knowledge of general subcontracting procedures.

+ Training or experience in project management, including schedule management using Primavera to plan and execute work, risk management, and scope management.

+ Experience in planning or executing large, highly complex technical projects.

+ Training or experience in systems engineering.

+ Active Q Clearance.

** Direction:*
* ** Supervision Received:*
* The DGL works under direction of the ASD Technical Support and Project Execution Group Leder. The DGL also receives direction from the Senior Team Lead (STL) and guidance from the Control Account Managers (CAMs). The position works under nominal supervision and is required to exercise judgement in achieving personal and project goals.

** Supervision Exercised:*
* The DGL provides line management oversight for assigned…