Director of Mechanical Engineering Labs

Houston Baptist University • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Mechanical Engineering Labs supports the students and faculty of the Department of Engineering by specifying, developing, calibrating, and maintaining lab environments and equipment which enable mechanical engineering work and project-based learning. The Director of Mechanical Engineering Labs reports to the Chair of Mechanical Engineering.

Requirements

• BS in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field
• Ability to define technical requirements; identify implementation options (including cost); identify, execute, and maintain hardware, software, and systems.
• Ability to represent college in professional and community activities

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience in a similar role preferred

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain programs for safety, maintenance, inventory, and training
• Specify, assemble and install, operate, and maintain a broad range of equipment and instrumentation related to concepts, analysis, and testing in thermal sciences, materials science, and instrumentation
• Directly supervise and train lab assistant student workers in the execution of Departmental projects related to instruction, lab activities, and both additive and subtractive manufacturing
• Develop schedule of lab assistant and Helpdesk workers in collaboration with the faculty
• Cost, order, receive, organize, and maintain a broad range of supplies (hardware, components, etc.)
• Collaborate with other campus offices as appropriate and interact with vendors to ensure implementation of approved projects
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager