Manufacturing Engineering Lab Manager

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.

For Washington State HR purposes this position is classified as a Instructional and Classroom Support Technician 4.

• 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

• 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

A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Please include the names and contact information of three professional references.

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