Job Description

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Team Lead, Development and Production, to lead the Manufacturing Liaison Department.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Oversee MTC Trades and Non-Trades members of the workforce within the team.
• Interface with technical line to support manufacturing and metrology requirements.
• Interface with external supplier base to resolve manufacturing issues or concerns.
• Contribute to the acquisition and development of staff resources, capabilities, and existing and future projects.
• Be responsible for 1000+ items in calibration system and ensure recall cycle time if followed and answer OOT conditions.
• Serve as an active contributor in the Mechanical Measurement apprenticeship program.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$95,400 - $157,500

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline plus five or more years of directly related experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the fabricate-to-print hardware procurement and manufacturing processes.
• Extensive knowledge of metrology, practices, principles, and all technical aspects associate with measurement and calibration operations.
• Broad understanding of metrology technology development and the ability to research new technology.
• Solid background in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI Y14.5) and the ability to resolve drawing issues and tolerance interpretation.
• Active DOE Q-level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Develop and implement new technology and methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge in department roles.
• Knowledge of relevant Sandia policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and customer service skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers, including the ability to build and manage effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results, effectively manage people, and guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to mentor employees on work tasks and organizational requirements.
• Knowledge of technical business development (may only apply to certain organizations).
• Knowledge of technical scientific principles.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and classified matter (may only apply to some areas).
• Familiarity with employee and labor relations and collective bargaining agreements for represented employees.
• Broad understanding of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000 or other applicable Quality Management Systems.

About Our Team:

Manufacturing Liaison provides technical expertise and acts as liaison for mechanical and special process fabricate-to-print manufacturing performed by Sandia National Laboratory suppliers. The team works with external fabrication suppliers to deliver quality product on time and at the best possible price.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 694494

Job Family: MA

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.