SUPERVISORY MATERIALS ENGINEER

You will serve as the Division Head for the Materials Engineering and Metrology Division within the Quality Management Department at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC).

You will direct a professional workforce of engineers and technicians, setting the strategic vision for materials engineering, research, and quality assurance.

You will be the command’s principal advisor on all matters pertaining to materials science, including advanced casting, welding, and non-destructive testing.

You will provide authoritative technical guidance and champion innovations that directly impact the quality, performance, and reliability of vital naval components.

You will direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of long-range strategic plans for materials engineering and research.

You will serve as the principal advisor on all matters of materials science, including advanced casting, welding, additive manufacturing, and non-destructive testing technologies.

You will lead the development of new policies, standards, and best practices for materials and manufacturing.

You will direct the creation of detailed procedures for the unique and specialized manufacture of propulsor components to meet stringent safety, quality, and performance requirements.

You will provide expert technical support for all material-related manufacturing operations by troubleshooting issues and providing technical advice.

You will lead evaluations of new designs and R+D projects to improve current components and develop next-generation materials.

You will manage and allocate significant budgetary and personnel resources, direct a professional workforce, evaluate performance, and lead all aspects of workforce development and team building.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-03 (GS-13 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a Professional Engineer applying expert knowledge of materials science and engineering principles to solve critical technical challenges and lead complex projects within a manufacturing, research, or industrial environment.

Specialized experience must also demonstrate the following: Applying materials science and engineering principles (such as metallurgy, casting, welding, or non-destructive testing) to serve as a technical expert or project lead.

Leading research, development, or engineering projects to develop or implement new policies, standards, or manufacturing processes. Troubleshooting material-related manufacturing issues, performing root cause analysis, or developing engineering solutions to production problem.

Authoring technical reports, providing advice to management, or communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders. Mentoring or providing technical direction to other engineers or technicians on materials-related projects.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.