Our client is seeking a seasoned Technical Director to lead a high-impact program focused on identifying, developing, and transitioning advanced shipbuilding and manufacturing technologies to U.S. defense industries. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of government, industry, and academia, driving innovation that directly supports national security. Based near Charleston, SC, this role offers a hybrid/flexible work schedule and the opportunity to shape meaningful R&D portfolios with real-world impact.
You Want:
• Work for a stable, rapidly growing organization that will allow you to grow personally and professionally.
• Continue to leverage your background in advanced manufacturing, naval technologies, and R&D program management.
• Do meaningful work where you can make an impact daily, enabling the warfighter and strengthening the defense industrial base.
• Work in a highly collaborative team composed of fun, bright, motivated people that truly enjoy working together.
• A competitive salary ($110,000 - $120,000) and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 403B with strong company
contribution, generous PTO, and more.
You Will:
• Serve as the Technical Director for the Naval Shipbuilding and Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence (NSAM CoE), providing key
management and programmatic support.
• Lead project development activities and provide technical, programmatic, and financial oversight across a diverse R&D portfolio.
• Provide technical assessments and recommendations on specific shipbuilding and naval-related technologies.
• Research and assess advancements in relevant manufacturing technology focus areas, identifying novel solutions and industry members in
support of the Navy's investment strategy.
• Develop and maintain working relationships and technical interchanges with shipyards and defense industries, facilitating technology
transfer.
• Assist technical staff in developing Statements of Work, establishing project deliverables, completion criteria, and Go/No-Go metrics.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings, quarterly reviews, periodic update teleconferences, and planning meetings at shipyards and industrial
facilities.
• Travel to and participate in Conferences, including the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC), ShipTech, NSRP All Panel Meeting, and
other approved events.
• Review technical deliverables and external project presentations as needed.
• Support personnel and resource allocation in collaboration with program leadership.
You Have:
• A technical BS degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field from an accredited university, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant
experience (advanced degree highly preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing technology development programs.
• A thorough understanding of advanced manufacturing technologies, with the ability to recognize manufacturing needs and evaluate potential
solutions related to the Naval Research Enterprise.
• Experience with digital manufacturing, digital twin/thread processes, and model-based tools is highly preferred.
• Experience in identifying technology needs and understanding technology transition and implementation processes.
• Familiarity with relevant technology focus areas such as: Design for Producibility/Manufacturability, intelligent manufacturing planning,
automation and robotics, Modeling and Simulation, and inspection technologies (e.g., digital radiography, ultrasonic inspection).
• Experience working with Navy and/or Marine Corps commands or program offices preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project); MS Access a plus.
• U.S. citizenship (by birth or naturalization) required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance and successfully pass a background check.
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