Inert Process Engineering First Line Manager (Manufacturing Manager 3)

Where You Will Do What You Will Do Partner with the Group Leader in DP-2 to lead Process Engineers, assist in managing staff, and support technical activities within the group to meet programmatic deliverables and milestones. Serve as a contact for staff regarding technical leadership, professional development, facilitation of resources, and managerial guidance. Develop and foster effective teams to manage the group's capabilities and goals to meet customer goals. Manage human resources related functions including annual performance appraisals, hiring and conflict resolution. The successful First Line Manager will provide effective personnel management while leading Process Engineering activities. Process Engineering is tasked with the development, implementation, oversight and optimization of manufacturing processes that produce weapon related components and assemblies. Process Engineers work with Product Engineers in the development, manufacture, and qualification of developmental and Weapon Reserve components. Detonator Production operations include high explosives, classified security assets, inert component manufacturing, inspection, and electro-explosive assembly operations. Further, the successful candidate will uphold the highest standards for a respectful workplace, employee development, work control, safety, security, quality excellence, teaming, and customer service. The selected applicant will work effectively with several other technical organizations across Design Agencies, DP, Procurement, and program offices to achieve Institutional goals and deliverables. Primary work scope includes but is not limited to: Ensuring safety and security compliance, maintaining required training, adhering to laboratory policies, programs, procedures, and practices. Mentoring Process Engineers on topics related to safety, security, engineering technical rigor, DP business practices, and other relevant topics. Guiding the growth and development of the Inert Process Engineering team. Supporting Process Engineers to ensure timely execution of deliverables. Completing regular management administrative tasks including, but not limited to, timecard approvals, performance appraisals, promotion justifications, hiring, and PTO request approvals. Reviewing and approving engineering documentation. Providing leadership and technical development opportunities for Process Engineers. Interfacing with other groups within DP and outside organizations to achieve the goals of the division. Communicating with upper management to provide updates, discuss strategic plans, and align decision making. For more details about DP, visit the following site: Detonator Production Culture What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Engineering Experience : Knowledge of and experience in guiding engineering activities supporting high-consequence manufacturing operations while leading and managing engineering personnel. Demonstrated experience in manufacturing processing, and the application of conduct of engineering. Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills to engineering challenges, high level of organizational skills and attention to detail. Management : Record of accomplishment managing successful teams in a challenging manufacturing environment. Ability to provide day-to-day oversight, coaching personnel, and guiding career development. Experience in successfully mentoring/ guiding engineers and providing a positive environment for professional development. Leadership : In alignment with DP Values and Behaviors, demonstrated record of leading cross-organizational technical teams to ensure high-quality products and/or services are delivered within budget and on schedule. Demonstrated ability to positively influence stakeholders to achieve desired results through joint accountability. Technical Knowledge : A strong record of engineering achievement. Demonstrated technical accomplishment being part of a team or leading a team in developing and producing…

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