Instruction Specialist

Purdue University•West Lafayette, IN

50d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will work in the Machine Shop and CNC lab on the Indianapolis campus and provide direct instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in the use of appropriate equipment and tooling as required by Mechanical Engineering's curriculum. In addition, this position will also provide instruction to undergraduate and graduate engineering students within the College of Engineering and Purdue Polytechnic in the use of appropriate equipment and tooling to make parts for curricular needs. This position helps students develop drawings and solid models of parts and translate these drawings into real parts using appropriate equipment in the manufacturing spaces. This position will also ensure safety is maintained within the lab space and assist with proper training procedures for teaching assistants and student employees. This position will also serve as an instructional lab supervisor, providing direct support to faculty, staff, and students. This position will provide strategic guidance in the development of new manufacturing procedures and processes to further modernize the school's undergraduate program. In this role, given new concepts in labs or projects, this position will lead the design efforts to physically implement these conceptual ideas. This position will engage collaborators and resources as needed to develop the proposed solution and bring the proposal through the design review process, fabrication process, and implementation process. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program. At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together. Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Education
Two (2) years of experience
Using Manual Machine Tools (metal, wood, fabrics, and basic fabrication techniques)
CAD software fundamentals using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software

Nice To Haves

Background in teaching or working in a teaching shop environment preferred
CNC knowledge desired but not required

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for users of the machine shop and CNC lab.
Provide direct instruction to student users, using common materials (metal, wood, plastics), on the safe usage of all tools available withing the manufacturing space.
Serve as a subject matter consultant for formal M.E. lab classes that meet in the manufacturing spaces.
Assist Teaching Assistants in the formal delivery of lab material.
Work with Faculty on the design and development of effective lab activities given the constraints of student count, time, and equipment.
Coordinate with courses to ensure all course needs are met with the limitations of timing, space, and equipment.
Coordinate with Purdue Polytechnic to ensure that needs are met with the limitations of timing, space, and equipment.
Review student drawing packages and models of parts to be produced.
Work with students to understand how the parts fit into a larger assembly, mechanism, or machine.
Advise students on optimal methods, materials, and manufacturing processes for manufacturing said components.
Always ensure a safe working environment in the manufacturing spaces.
Foster a culture of safety and learning to ensure all users have a positive learning experience.
Design and develop shop safety policies and procedures to ensure the safe operation in the manufacturing spaces and assist with proper training procedures for student employees.
Conduct post incident reviews for all safety incidents or equipment failures to identify root causes.
Develop proposals to address root cause problems to increase the overall level of safety for users of the facilities and improve equipment availability.
Implement the Hazard Communication and Safety program for the manufacturing spaces.
Ensure all required OSHA documentation and training is complete and up to date.
Maintain tool inventory and coordinate the ordering of tooling each semester for assigned instructional making spaces.
Coordinate the inventory and order supplies as needed for required course project materials used each semester.
Assist in the maintenance of the equipment in the manufacturing space.
Design, develop, and maintain outreach training materials to better prepare students prior to using the manufacturing spaces facilities.
Evaluate student knowledge and weaknesses when using them.
Use this information to create and deliver instructional workshops to better prepare students to use the manufacturing space.
Design Develop and maintain outreach materials in coordination with EPICS and VIP to engage students within these courses and set expectations around their use of the manufacturing lab space.
Complete continuing education activities to improve knowledge of the materials and processes and how to effectively teach safe making methods.