MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING LAB MANAGER
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. This position requires hands-on proficiency and an understanding of basic mechanical, scientific, engineering, and Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing principles. For Washington State HR purposes this position is classified as a Instructional and Classroom Support Technician 4.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science
- Experience with operating fabrication and/or laboratory equipment. Examples include, but are not limited to: 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. Examples include, but are not limited to: 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
- 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
Benefits
- This position is eligible for overtime.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
