Cleared R&D Manager - Product Delivery Value Streams, Onsite

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We are seeking a motivated Level 1 Manager to lead the third Purchased Product Value Stream (PPVS) department in the Product Delivery Value Streams Group (PDVS, 7560). Group 7560 is responsible for Neutron Generator Production and the Purchase Product Value Streams that support ND component production at Sandia for stockpile systems and modernization programs (W76, W78, W88-0, W87-0, W80-1, B61-11, B61-12, W80-4, W87-1, W93).

The Purchased Product Value Stream 3 (PPVS3), Org. 07561, oversees industrial engineering, ND quality compliant stores, and materials operations that support the Neutron Generator (NG) Enterprise and other ND production partners. PPVS3 works in a high-consequence operational envelope encompassing classified materials, precious metals, closed areas, chemicals, and radioactive materials. The organization is responsible for assuring the integrity and traceability of weapons material though the logistics supply chain which includes receiving, incoming acceptance, warehousing, inventory management, material movement, and shipping. PPVS3 is also responsible for the design, development, testing, and delivery of Department of Transportation (DOT) compliant packaging solutions and operations engineering as well as the planning for the build of packaging kits and NG disassembly activities. The organization also supervises the planning, coordination and execution of outbound customer shipments. Finally, the PPVS3 Industrial Engineering team provides expertise in data analytics, layout design, static capacity models, dynamic Monte Carlo simulations, resource utilization, and data visualization techniques to our production partners (Active Ceramics, Neutron Tubes, Neutron Generator Sub-Assemblies, Electronic Neutron Generator, and Final Neutron Generator Assembly production floors, as well as PPVS) to increase operational efficiency, effectiveness, and customer confidence.

The position will manage a broad range of exempt, non-exempt, and MTC represented employees. This management position oversees a broad safety and security envelope that includes high risk materials (classified, chemicals, precious metals, radioactive materials), facilities, and physical operations. Effective engineered safety and security are critical to successful operations as is alignment to Sandia policies, manuals, and processes. The organization has a strong organizational commitment to Lean Six Sigma as a continuous improvement methodology and high rigor with respect to all operations.

On any given day, you may be called to:

• Lead a hard-working team of engineers in their delivery of product to quality, safety, security, schedule, and budgetary requirements
• Lead a hard-working team of technologists and material coordinators to ensure MQ requirements related to product quality are met and that the production floors schedules are met
• Coordinate work rooted in the fundamentals of science and engineering and that requires a deep understanding of engineering and scientific principles.
• Oversee and lead members of the workforce within the department, to include supporting the career development of staff members
• Team with group and center management in the development and/or continuous improvement of the engineering, manufacturing, design, and operations work practices
• Motivate, mentor, and develop the team to enable them to meet the production, engineering, and design goals and challenges within Center 7500. Sometimes these challenges include out of Center activities to help solve some of the most critical NSE problems
• Lead critical relationships, inclusive of external suppliers and inspection houses, NG Design Agency, NG Production Agency, ND Quality, ES&H, Security, and other key partners across Sandia to meet Sandia mission commitments
• Participate in critical strategic initiatives for the Center, the Group, and the Department

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$157,100 - $267,000

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and eight (8) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start

The ideal R&D S&E Manager candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• A graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.).
• Outstanding interpersonal skills in developing trusting relationships with peers, staff, management, customers, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the development and delivery of presentations, proposals, reports and documentation.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Experience with ND Product Realization Process
• Experience working in a production environment
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and complete multiple programs and projects
• Demonstrated ability to team with others to produce successful outcomes
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage numerous projects at a time
• Solid project management and risk management skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience in building a culture of safety, security, and continuous improvement
• Experience with inventory management & logistics systems or Supply Chain systems
• Experience leveraging capabilities of Industrial Engineers (e.g. simulation modeling, capacity analysis, optimization, layout design, product flow, workload leveling) to improve production operations
• Demonstrated track record of customer satisfaction with respect to cost, performance, and schedule
• Demonstrated flexible and adaptable approach to changing needs, requirements, and circumstances
• Experience managing high rigor operations and/or high consequence work activities (quality/security /safety) including hazardous material handling and radiological materials.
• Experience managing secure spaces (e.g. VTRs).
• Familiarity with the Neutron Generator Enterprise and/or knowledge of design agency and production agency roles and responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to interact well with a diverse set of employees (Engineers, MTC, Technologists, Planners).
• Demonstrated managerial skills: development and execution of a strategic vision; mentor and lead an organization/team on goals and objectives; effectively recruit, hire, and lead people; and guide a team with diverse education and experience.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, Audits, and Assessments.

The Product Delivery Value Streams Group (7560) is responsible for providing Neutron Generators (NGs) for the Nuclear Security Enterprise and for providing materials and parts for more than fifteen production missions at Sandia. The NG Production Value Stream departments serve in the Production Agency role and are accountable for the quality of the product from planning through acceptance and customer shipment. Group 7560 supports manufacturing operations at five levels of assembly (Purchased Products, Active Ceramics, Neutron Tubes, NG Sub-Assemblies, and Assemblies) and manages key partner interfaces. The Group builds all production and development hardware within three NG product families and nine NG products to support current and future program demands. In addition to overseeing continuous production, other responsibilities include developing and maintaining qualified product definition, partnering with the Design Agency in qualifying new products, and supporting fielded NG products.

Our Group is also responsible for supporting all the Sandia Nuclear Deterrence (ND) production missions through our Purchased Product Value Streams (PPVS). The three PPVS departments ensure drawings are correct (engaging with the DA and PA) and suppliers are qualified so that they can procure, inspect, store, and deliver parts and material to the production floors in the most effective and efficient manner. Maintaining a capable and healthy supply chain is paramount in meeting Sandia's production needs and we do this through our supplier onboarding program, supplier assessment program, managing our supplier health metrics, and establishing productive partnerships.

We provide technical leadership in various engineering disciplines and pursue state-of-the-art solutions in product and process engineering. We strive to maintain an agile production environment, where we sustain and ensure the highest quality and reliability possible while staying in compliance with all Environmental, Safety, Security and Health mandates. We operate in an environment where low volume, medium product mix is the norm, and where high yields and minimal variation are necessary for mission success. Customer needs are met through integrated planning, lean manufacturing, testing, and certification of neutron generators and their constituent components.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the `posting date. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

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