Shop Manager

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Laboratory (GEDIL) facilitates design and prototyping across the College of Engineering, comprising the Machine Shop (Engineering Centers Building), the Design Hub (Engineering Centers Building), and the Makerspace (Wendt Commons). This highly collaborative, hands-on role focuses on overseeing all Machine Shop operations. The Shop Manager supervises three full-time staff and approximately 30 part-time student staff (graduate and undergraduate) and assists a wide range of users with course, research, and personal design projects. The Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Laboratory aims to foster: Hands-on Learning: Bridging the gap between theory and application. Student Empowerment: Empowering students to design and prototype on their own initiative. Peer Learning: Students teaching and learning from other students. A Diverse Community: A welcoming community that enables collaborations that are diverse in terms of gender, race and discipline. Design Innovation: A hub for designing and prototyping innovative products. Open Access to Technology: An expansive library of technology, equipment and tools. The Shop Manager reports to the Director of the Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Laboratory. This position can be full or part-time, between 80%-100%.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering design, manufacturing, and/or design-related instruction.
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience managing technical staff.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with students, staff, and faculty.
Comprehensive knowledge of, and a demonstrated commitment to current shop safety procedures, including the proper handling of tools, machinery, and materials.
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Operation of both manual and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) mills and lathes.
Welding processes.
Creating, managing, and delivering a hands-on engineering curriculum.
Bachelor's degree in engineering.
Continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering.

Responsibilities

Advises unit staff in the areas of learning theory, instructional design models, assessment, and instructional methods
Manages instructional equipment and supplies
Provides instructional design and/or technology services and support directly to faculty, staff, or other customers
May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
Serves as the subject matter expert and unit liaison to internal and external stakeholders providing operational and strategic information and representing the interests of the unit, division, or institution
Provides effective project management and overall coordination of project teams to meet deadlines
Manages a portfolio of instructional design and/or technology services and support.
May recommend, test, and audit selected learning technologies and/or methods
Manages faculty development and engagement programs
Develops and maintains knowledge of the specific and unique needs of the unit, division, or institution.
Develops or assists with the development of strategic planning initiatives and objectives
May monitor the unit budget and/or approve expenditures