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Sandia National Laboratories · 9 hours ago

Cleared Manager, R&D Science and Engineering - Monitoring Systems & Technology (MST) Quality, Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$157K/yr - $267K/yr

8+ years exp

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. The role involves leading the Systems Assurance Department, providing critical systems engineering support, and overseeing the implementation of Quality Management Systems to ensure high standards in engineering processes.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage team members, including hiring, professional development, and performance management to foster a culture of innovation and excellence

Engage in technical discussions to define design contributions necessary for successful product development, including requirements engineering, verification and validation (V&V), risk analysis, and technical documentation

Lead the development and design of test plans, equipment, and laboratories to support multi-mission programs within the center

Analyze technical design elements of major R&D programs, applying critical thinking to assess and mitigate risks, ensuring the development of safe, reliable, and robust products

Drive innovative research initiatives that explore and integrate new technologies and methodologies, while leading continuous improvement efforts to ensure alignment with project goals and compliance with quality standards

Partner with cross functional R&D teams to drive innovative product development, ensuring that quality assurance practices are integrated from the early stages, while also serving as quality's management representative to meet customer cost, schedule, performance, and quality requirements

Ensure the center achieves and maintains external quality certifications, such as AS9100 and ISO9001

Lead Lean Six Sigma practices for laboratory spaces utilized across the center to enhance quality management system (QMS) activities

Conduct cost/benefit analyses for standardizing Quality practices, processes, and tools, across center programs

Recruit additional personnel as needed or coordinate with current staff to address the evolving quality and R&D capability needs of the center

Collaborate with the center management team on operational activities, including strategic planning initiatives

Qualification

Systems engineeringQuality Management SystemsLean Six SigmaProject managementNuclear Deterrence designAerospace designRisk analysisTechnical documentationContinuous improvementCost/benefit analysisInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMentoringTeam leadershipCollaboration

Required

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

Active DOE Q or DOD TS security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI clearance

Preferred

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

Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex systems engineering challenges and effectively leading teams to successful resolutions

Experience in complex aerospace design and production processes

In-depth knowledge of Nuclear Deterrence design and production processes

Demonstrated success in managing large multi-organizational projects

Strong understanding of project and configuration management processes and methodologies

Proven ability to mentor team members and develop team members, guiding them in project tasks while aligning with the center's overall goals and objectives

Experience managing high-rigor Quality programs that enhance and support research and development work within the development

Experience meeting ISO 9001, DOE O 414, or AS9100D Quality requirements