Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair (EMR) Department Head (FACULTY) job opportunity at Pennsylvania State University.



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Pennsylvania State University Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair (EMR) Department Head (FACULTY)
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .   Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see  Notice to Out of State Applicants .   POSITION SPECIFICS We are seeking a Department Head for the Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair (EMR) Department to join our team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair Department focuses on developing and implementing sustainment technologies for shipyard, pier side, and on-board repairs, solid state consolidation methods including Cold Spray, hot isostatic pressing (HIP), and friction stir welding (FSW), heat treating, and materials characterization.  The department head is responsible for development, optimization, and transition of materials processes for research, prototype development, and transition of sustainment technologies to the Navy and Army.  This position may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Lead a group of engineers, scientists, and support staff who are engaged in the development and validation of sustainment technologies, materials characterization, solid state consolidation technologies, and engage in multidisciplinary teams Lead the development of proposals and projects that further our knowledge of sustainment technologies Provide project updates to sponsors, present research findings at conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals Collaborate with engineers in other technical areas across ARL Plan, staff, and execute programs to ensure all departmental staff and faculty are appropriately and sufficiently tasked at all times Recruit, retain, and define performance expectations of department staff and faculty Identify professional development and training opportunities Mentor and encourage creativity in innovative technologies and research Evaluate professional growth through performance reviews Additional responsibilities for higher level position: Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystems Investigate and evaluate practical applicability of scientific theories and engineering principles to develop and improve various engineering systems; identify technical approach for solving problems and meeting customer/grantor needs Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes Conduct experiments/tests in the laboratory/field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions on basis of research findings and experiences of others researching in related technical areas; may include taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling, and processing data; may include planning/designing experiments or tests and supervising the execution thereof Non-tenure faculty rank will be commensurate with education level and experience. Required skills/experience areas include: Broad knowledge of sustainment and repair technologies and process for metals and other materials used by Navy, Army, and Coast Guard Cold Spray and Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing Materials characterization including tensile testing, hardness, corrosion, wear, and impact Non-destructive inspection methods Demonstrated success leading a team of engineers/scientists Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture Proposal and technical writing skills Proven track record of developing and transitioning technologies to the Navy Ability to travel and lead/support expeditionary repairs Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required Preferred skills/experience areas include: Repair and sustainment of metals Energetic materials Mechanical and thermo-mechanical testing Heat treating   Fabricating test articles, prototypes, and/or final parts Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.   BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.     All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation.  You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.  Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.   BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.   For more detailed information, please visit our  Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)   CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .   EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.     Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

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