SUPERVISORY MECHANICAL ENGINEER

You will serve as a Division Head in the Manufacturing Engineering Department at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC).

You will serve as the Navy's subject matter expert, providing authoritative technical direction, programmatic oversight, and mentorship to a team of engineers and technicians responsible for the production of critical naval propulsor components.

You will hold technical authority over a specialized manufacturing area, including casting processes, high-precision machining and assembly, or laser inspection.

You will oversee all engineering designs and processes within the division.

You will direct the development of detailed, written procedures for the unique and specialized manufacture of propulsor components, including creating and approving designs for molds, tooling, and fixtures.

You will serve as a subject matter expert for propulsor manufacturing operations.

You will provide expert technical advice, troubleshoot complex production issues, and guide the implementation of new technologies.

You will review all program documentation and make decisions regarding long-range plans, policies, and schedules.

You will direct annual work planning, conduct evaluations of divisional goals, and ensure all work meets safety, quality, and budget requirements.

You will lead a professional engineering staff, plan and assign work, set priorities, evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, and foster the technical and professional development of all employees in the division.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalency) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer applying mechanical engineering principles to the design, analysis, or oversight of complex manufacturing, production, or assembly processes.

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.