Lockheed Martin Endowed Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute
About The Position
MSU Denver seeks a visionary, manufacturing industry experienced Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute (AMSI) to lead a dual mandate: (1) operate an Industry 4.0 Center of Excellence (COE) that serves Colorado manufacturers through demos, training, micro‑credentials, and sponsor partnerships; and (2) stand up and steward a Master’s of Science in Innovation (Industry 4.0/5.0) graduate program, emphasizing AI‑driven, model‑based manufacturing with a strong human‑centered (Industry 5.0) and space/hi‑rel quality focus. The Director is the Institute’s chief integrator—linking industry, faculty, labs, and students—and is accountable for growth, quality, compliance, and impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited institution required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, defined as 10 or more years of manufacturing industry experience (technical and managerial) with a minimum of 5 years in higher education or related learning / training environments.
- Proven industry experience leading complex manufacturing/technology initiatives.
- Demonstrated success building partnerships with industry, public agencies, and community stakeholders; experience supervising staff and managing budgets.
- Evidence of excellence in one or more AMSI pillars: Industry 4.0 services, AI for production/analytics, digital thread/MBE, metrology/automation, space/hi‑rel quality, or workforce programs.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MS/MBA/PhD) in a relevant field; experience in higher education (teaching/advising) with diverse, urban student populations.
- Track record in grant‑writing/fundraising, fee‑for‑service program design, and badge/micro‑credential ecosystems that articulate into degrees.
- Experience implementing robotics/automation safety, OT/ICS security, and/or export‑control practices in academic or industrial settings.
- Success Metrics COE activity ramp (demos/training delivered, sponsor count, badge uptake) and positive contribution margin against plan.
- MS launch milestones met (curriculum approvals, 4+1 policy, first cohort size/quality) and Industry Studios delivered with KPI dossiers.
- Lab utilization and safety compliance; advisory board engagement; shared KPI dashboard published each term.
Responsibilities
- Institute Leadership & Strategy
- Industry 4.0 Center of Excellence (COE)
- Graduate Program: MS in Innovation (Industry 4.0/5.0)
- Academic & Student Success (selective teaching load)
- Laboratory & Compliance Stewardship
- Advancement, Grants, and External Relations
- Administration & Reporting
Benefits
- The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
