Manufacturing Engineering Lab Manager

Internal•Bellingham, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In this position you will directly support the academic mission of the Engineering & Design Department by having primary responsibility for managing, maintaining, and supervising the Manufacturing Engineering laboratory suite for teaching and research purposes. You will be responsible for collaborating with faculty in planning, developing, and implementing laboratory curriculum and experiences as an integral part of the academic programs in the Department, and for providing technical expertise to support senior projects and research projects. The area of responsibility includes the machining lab, waterjet FabLab, Learning Factory, and metrology lab. Additional responsibilities include: Hiring, training, and supervising laboratory teaching assistants; Setting, maintaining, training, documenting, and enforcing laboratory use and safety policies, including chemical inventory control, use, and disposal in compliance with University policies and State, and Federal laws; Training and supervising laboratory users; Planning and implementing changes and improvements in the laboratory; Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment; Providing technical services for faculty, staff, and students that require equipment housed in this laboratory. This position requires hands-on proficiency and an understanding of basic mechanical, scientific, engineering, and Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing principles.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science
Experience with operating fabrication and/or laboratory equipment (e.g., Manual and CNC machining, Welding, Metrology)
Proficiency with CAD, CAM, and CNC machining including part design, path planning, and machine operation
Experience using computers for design, analysis, simulation, programming and/or planning
Familiarity with technical communication standards and codes (e.g., Engineering drawings, OSHA standards, Industrial Hygiene)
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues
Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with modern manufacturing in an industrial setting
Experience working in a higher education laboratory setting
Experience teaching or as a teaching assistant
Experience with chemical inventory, management, or disposal
Experience with other manufacturing processes such as water jet cutting, sheet metal forming, or casting
Experience with metrology equipment
Experience with robotics and automation equipment
Experience maintaining fabrication and laboratory equipment
Experience with employee training and supervision in a laboratory or industrial setting

Responsibilities

Managing, maintaining, and supervising the Manufacturing Engineering laboratory suite for teaching and research purposes.
Collaborating with faculty in planning, developing, and implementing laboratory curriculum and experiences.
Providing technical expertise to support senior projects and research projects.
Hiring, training, and supervising laboratory teaching assistants.
Setting, maintaining, training, documenting, and enforcing laboratory use and safety policies, including chemical inventory control, use, and disposal in compliance with University policies and State, and Federal laws.
Training and supervising laboratory users.
Planning and implementing changes and improvements in the laboratory.
Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
Providing technical services for faculty, staff, and students that require equipment housed in this laboratory.