Description

Job Title DP-1 Manufacturing Manager 3 (First Line Manager) (Manufacturing Manager 3)

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name DP-1/Detonator Production-Product Engineering

Minimum Salary 141500

Maximum Salary 238300

This position is open for internal candidates to apply.

What You Will Do

DP is seeking a highly qualified leader to serve as the First Line Manager for the Product Engineering Group (DP-1).

The DP-1 First Line Manager is responsible for a group of highly experienced and motivated engineers and scientists who are the direct technical interface to the design agency and internal operational groups. DP-1 engineers and scientists serve as the PA's PRT (Product Realization Team) lead during the development, qualification and production and surveillance phases of the product life cycle. DP-1 is also directly responsible for the design, build, testing, and qualification of shipping Container Kit Assemblies for all detonator products within the Nuclear Weapons Complex. The DP-1 group ensures timely completion of production and development programs; establishes technical requirements; and participates in cross-functional teams in planning, tracking, and executing programs from initiation through completion.

The First Line Manager ensures that our programs adhere to the Defense Programs Business Process System requirements, including the nuclear weapon product realization process and NNSA Weapon Quality Policy (NAP 401.1A). This role directly supports the DP-1 engineers and scientists as the primary technical interface to the other groups within the DP Division as well as the design agencies. This position also focuses on developing the team to be future leaders within LANL and the greater Nuclear Weapons Complex. This role will also have occasional direct interface with the NNSA Program Management, and other external stakeholders. This position reports directly to the DP-1 Group Leader.

Program and Project Leadership

• Enable Product Realization execution of WR and development detonator programs in partnership with project leaders, process engineers and Design Agencies.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise requirements, including product realization and quality standards.
• Guide effective coordination of component development, qualification, and production execution activities within DP and across the Nuclear Weapons Enterprise.

Personnel and Organizational Leadership

• Foster a culture aligned with Laboratory Values and Behaviors. Promote a respectful, inclusive workplace that values diversity and collaboration.

Continuous Improvement and Strategic Initiatives

• Support manufacturing and inspection process improvements.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Develop and implement relevant group metrics that support division production metrics such that improvement can be realized.

Enterprise and Customer Interface

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with NNSA, Design Agencies, program offices, and internal stakeholders.
• As needed, be prepared to deliver clear, concise briefings and written communications to senior leadership and external partners.
• Balance multiple program priorities while aligning with institutional objectives.

Team and Employee Development

• Support the Group Leader with developing and maintaining a robust succession plan for all positions with the group to weather any potential attrition. Identify gaps such that development needs are completed to enable continued support and protection of DP's mission.
• Ensure that each team member has a documented career path identified in parallel.
• Encourage a culture of continuous personal career development and learning in support of the LANL

Strategic Planning

• Assist the DP-1 GL with defining project scope and planning efforts in collaboration with Design Agencies (LANL, LLNL, SNL), subject matter experts, project leaders, and program managers.
• Identify and provide input on specific resource needs in support of programmatic milestones.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Leadership/Management: Some supervisory experience with a demonstrable record of successful team building, collaboration, and leadership in a challenging manufacturing environment. Knowledge of, and demonstrated successful experience in mentorship, and professional development of employees.

Technical Knowledge: Expert knowledge of engineering processes and principles as applied to nuclear weapon components. Thorough understanding and knowledge with NNSA's Weapon Quality Policy, NAP 401.1A or comparable quality standards.

Technical Experience: Demonstrated experience in electro-explosive device (EED) product qualification within the Nuclear Weapons Enterprise.

Program/Project Management: Proven success developing product manufacturing flows, managing risk, and coordinating across multiple organizations. Demonstrated understanding of balancing resources across concurrent production campaigns.

Communication: Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of management and personnel, including negotiating, influencing, conflict resolution, consensus building, oral presentation, and written communications. Demonstrated experience in developing and nurturing effective working relationships with customers.

Problem Solving: Advanced experience in effective decision-making and creative problem-solving including skills in researching and recommending alternative solutions to problems. Expert knowledge of, and successfully demonstrated experience in, developing, implementing, and managing innovation and process improvements.

Customer Focus: Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective internal and external customer relationships.

Sigma 15 : This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain Sigma 15 entitlement. Dual citizens of some countries may not be elegible for this.

Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DOE/NNSA National Security Enterprise sites and business practices.
• Experience with DOE classification directives.
• Current experience as a derivative classifier (DC)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Defense Programs Business Process System, including the nuclear weapon product realization process and engineering authorizations.
• Master of Science degree in an engineering discipline such as manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, materials, nuclear, aerospace, or chemical engineering and/or a Master of Science or Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
• Active DOE Q Clearance

Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

For full consideration, submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

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