Description
Leidos' Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Materials & Processes Engineering Branch Manager. The Advanced Materials and Test Division provides materials engineering expertise for every phase of a program. As Branch Manager, you will develop and lead your team to support organisational objectives, focusing on growing the branch's capability to respond to materials and process engineering demands.
Responsibilities include:
- Setting the Materials and Process Engineering roadmap for the Advanced Materials & Test Division
- Engaging with other divisions and product development organisations to understand their technical needs
- Forecasting the organisation's future M&P needs and positioning branch capabilities
- Performing or overseeing in-lab and production-floor process development, scale-up, and qualification activities
- Providing technical oversight and mentorship to develop team members
- Personnel management, including hiring, employee development, appraisals, and staff assignment coordination
- Supporting business development goals and initiatives by building and maintaining customer relationships
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering, or similar degree from an ABET-accredited institution
- BS degree and 12+ years, MS degree and 10+ years, or PhD and 8+ years of total professional experience
- Experience in project management, including cost, schedule, and technical direction responsibilities
- 5+ years of experience leading technical teams
- 3+ years of experience with direct personnel management
The role offers a salary range of $131,300.00 - $237,350.00.