Laboratory Shop Supervisor & Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Daytona Beach Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach is seeking a Lab Supervisor & Teaching Assistant to support the Department's experiential learning activities, including laboratory courses, student projects, and research projects. This role involves oversight of laboratory spaces, ensuring safety, OSHA compliance, and general maintenance. It also includes instructional assistance in machine shop and materials labs, covering areas like sheet metal, milling, turning, welding, measurements, and materials testing. The position also entails supervising and training student employees, including selection, training, and daily oversight, as well as providing general departmental support for activities and events. This is a 40-hour per week, in-person position located at the Daytona Beach, Florida Campus. Hours may be non-traditional to support laboratory activities and may include evenings and occasional weekends, with exact work schedules determined in concert with a supervisor. This position can be an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking to pursue an advanced degree through the university's generous tuition benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, relevant certifications such as A&P, and/or experience in relevant work.
• Experience with manufacturing techniques including welding, CNC machining, sheet metal, and hand fabrication techniques.
• Skills with CAD and CAM software such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
• A desire to work with and teach undergraduate students.
• Experience with OSHA and other relevant health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of laboratory spaces including safety, OSHA compliance, lab policies, and general maintenance.
• Instructional assistance in machine shop and materials labs including sheet metal, milling, turning, welding, measurements, and materials testing.
• Supervision and training of student employees including selection, training, and daily oversight.
• General departmental support of activities and events.

Benefits

• 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree
• Discounted tuition rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26
• ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan
• ERAU offers a 4% matching contribution to your retirement plan with no vesting period
• Up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year
• 3 days of paid leave granted upon hire
• 15 days of paid leave accrued throughout the year
• 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day

What This Job Offers

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