What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Group Supervisor - Mechanical Fabrication position at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)?
Description
Work closely with the Group Supervisor to provide leadership, vision and strategic mentorship to the Mechanical Fabrication Group within the Research and Exploratory Development Department. Provide support to recruit, develop and lead all aspects of a diverse and highly skilled workforce. Work closely with the other Group, Assistant Group and Section Supervisors of the Department to create and sustain a culture of technical excellence, cross-enterprise collaboration, and innovation. Lead and contribute technically to sponsor and internally funded work performed in the Group.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you…
Work closely with the Group Supervisor to provide leadership, vision and strategic mentorship to the Mechanical Fabrication Group within the Research and Exploratory Development Department. Provide support to recruit, develop and lead all aspects of a diverse and highly skilled workforce. Work closely with the other Group, Assistant Group and Section Supervisors of the Department to create and sustain a culture of technical excellence, cross-enterprise collaboration, and innovation. Lead and contribute technically to sponsor and internally funded work performed in the Group.
- Perform as principal investigator, individual contributor and/or technical or project lead on mechanical fabrication-related projects including machining, sheet metal forming, welding, composites, and additive manufacturing.
- Working with the Group Supervisor, provide leadership for the Group to ensure effective execution of tasking within the Group while managing workload and coverage. Ensure staff are following best processes and practices including quality management while achieving timely completion of deliverables. Establish and promote a climate conducive to intellectual curiosity, creativity, innovation, collaboration, growth, productivity and respect for others.
- Supervise, lead and mentor staff. Recruit, develop, and retain a staff with superior technical capabilities. Define expectations, coach performance, conduct performance appraisals, and provide professional development. Coordinate training, develop and maintain critical staff skills, ensure assignment of work to staff is consistent with staff development and project needs. Identify and develop key talent for future leadership roles. Communicate often and effectively with staff, other section supervisors and group supervisor. Implement laboratory, department and branch policies and procedures. Work closely with the Group and Section Supervisors to create and sustain a culture of technical excellence, cross-enterprise collaboration, and innovation.
- Assist with defining, negotiating, allocating, and tracking Group level overhead and capital funding, office space and lab space. Work closely with Group and Sector representatives to forecast and understand resource needs and ensure cost effectiveness of the Group’s work.
- Assist the Group Supervisor with developing and maintaining a vision and strategy consistent with the Group, Department and Mission Area strategies and objectives. Build and ensure effective working relationships across the Department, Laboratory, and with external sponsors.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you…
- Possess a B.S. Degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline.
- Have 10 years of professional experience in mechanical fabrication, composites fabrication, additive manufacturing, or related activities.
- Have 2 years of supervisory experience successfully leading, mentoring and developing a diverse technical staff in solving complex problems
- Have demonstrated skills in leadership, organization, and planning along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Have the ability to establish positive relationships and effectively interact with all levels of staff including support staff, engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and senior management.
- Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.
- Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
- Have an M.S. or Ph.D. in a related scientific or engineering field.
- Have demonstrated mechanical fabrication subject matter expertise influencing critical programs
- Have completed education or a degree in technical management.
- Possess a Current Top Secret or TS /SCI clearance.