Individual contributor and manager of a group of about 10 material specialists and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in metals and case materials Provide technical leadership in metallurgy and/or composite case materials Ensure team supports both near-term production needs and long-term growth efforts Ensure proper support for a variety of customers (internal and external) Grow and develop technical knowledge and depth within the group Contribute directly to the support of program technical needs in metals and/or case materials related issues Direct engineering methodology and maintenance tasks for the metals and case team Coordinate Team tasks, budgets, and schedules with program managers, IR&D leadership, project engineers, and others in PS Provide leadership support to the building management of the M-124 metals lab Oversee Team member workloads and task progression and completion Mentor Team members in personal growth and career development Lead and document periodic formal and informal performance reviews and determine merits and promotions Review and update standard work requirements and guidelines Determine staffing requirements Support initiatives of engineering leadership B.S. degree in an engineering or science discipline and 8 years experience, M.S. degree in an engineering or science discipline with 6 years experience, or a PhD. Degree in an engineering or science discipline and 4 years experience. Strong understanding of rocket motor design, manufacture, and testing Previous metallurgy or composite case experience - 3 years minimum Strong knowledge of and experience with production program requirements Excellent people and technical management skills Experience in conducting/supporting technical reviews Strong knowledge of and ability to facilitate and coordinate work across multiple programs Strong problem-solving skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Working knowledge and/or experience across multiple engineering disciplines and their interactions Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and customers Prior experience guiding and mentoring lower-level engineers and scientists Must be a U.S. Citizen. Strong understanding of testing involved with rocket motor materials, especially metals and composites Previous lab and/or production experience with metals or composites Previous experience with IRAD compliance requirements Previous experience of achieving work through others Previous experience working through interpersonal conflict Experience generating Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new work scope, and managing costs to an established budget Experience presenting to senior leadership Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills Experience with anomaly investigations identifying cause and corrective actions Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance