General Information
| Job Description | RSCH AND DEV ENGR 3 | Working Title | Machine Shop Manager |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 007120 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | Mechanical Engineering - D01006 | Department Head | Guanshui Xu |
| Supervisor | Malina Revett | Effective Date | 04/20/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced engineering professional in a specialized engineering field on a major training and/or research effort. Assignments typically require concentration in a field of application where subject matter knowledge relevant to research objectives and methodology is of great value in understanding and establishing engineering design criteria. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Research and Development Engineer 3 (Machine Shop Manager) will oversee the teaching and research of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Machine Shop laboratory facility. The duties include: (1) training shop users, including faculty and students (post-doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate,) in the safe use of machining equipment, (2) providing engineering services to faculty and students including but not limited to the design, fabrication, and testing of scientific research apparatus, instrumentation systems, and processes and utilizing solid modeling and other computer-based engineering modeling and design programs; (3) serving as an engineering consultant to the faculty and students on matters related to the design and fabrication of such apparatus, systems, and processes: (4) fabricating and repairing teaching equipment; and (5) supervising the safe operation of a full-service Machine Shop, a facility which is critically important to the College of Engineering and its research objectives. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| Minimum of 5 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Provides full range of professional engineering services to research projects; meets with research staff in the design and development phase.
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20 |
| The incumbent will provide engineering and consultant services to faculty and students (post-doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate), including, but not limited to, the design, fabrication, and testing of scientific research apparatus, instrumentation systems, and processes. In performing these tasks, the incumbent will apply knowledge of engineering design and fabrication, including, but not limited to, knowledge of material selection, tolerances, fabrication processes, and the design of standard machine components. The incumbent will also use computer-aided design and manufacturing software for these tasks. The incumbent will analyze the feasibility of engineering designs and be accountable for completing projects within time and financial constraints. The incumbent will serve as an engineering liaison and consultant in departmental relationships with investigators, vendors, and other campus requestors. The incumbent will also provide mechanical repair and maintain various scientific apparatus and instrumentation, including custom-made and commercially purchased scientific apparatus and other scientific and instructional mechanical devices. | 20 |
Implements related business processes.
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15 |
| Determines project specifications and parameters. | 10 |
| Performs design, construction, assembly and testing of complex experimental equipment and instrument systems. | 10 |
May provide engineering information and advice to Principal Investigators and/or other faculty and research personnel with administrative responsibility for the research program or teaching facility.
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10 |
| Fulfill requests in the Machine Shop through Sales and Service orders. | 10 |
| Provides direction and guidance to lower level R&D Engineers. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough knowledge necessary to apply principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments. | Required |
| Strong analytical and judgment skills to independently conduct analyses and develop appropriate recommendations. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to act as an engineering design consultant with knowledge of material selection, tolerance selection, design for manufacturability/assemblability, etc. The ability to provide advice on the design of complex engineered devices including establishing design requirements. | Required |
| Demonstrated organizational and decision-making abilities to prioritize competing work assignments in order to meet deadlines and adherence to quality standards. | Required |
| Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machine shop equipment. | Required |
| Ability to work in a collaborative manner; identify challenges and barriers and recommend resolutions. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge and experience with engineering principles and methods to independently perform the full range of engineering professional design work. | Required |
| Ability to weld using TIG, MIG, oxygen-acetylene, and arc welding equipment. | Required |
| Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills. | Required |
| The ability to transform designs and concepts expressed through oral instructions, written instructions, sketches, and/or blueprints into completed projects. | Required |
| Proficiency in the use of computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software such as SolidWorks, MasterCam, Surfcam, etc. | Required |
| Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the safe operation of a machine shop. The ability to provide effective instruction and training in the safe and effective use of machine shop equipment. | Required |
| Skill and experience in using machining equipment including, but not limited to, drill presses, band saws, mills, lathes, and surface grinders. The ability to machine parts to close tolerances. The ability to use precision measuring instruments. | Required |
| Ability to lead and influence others. | Required |
| Experience managing a machine shop and supervising machine shop personnel. | Preferred |
| Experience at preparing budget estimates and maintaining operating budgets. | Preferred |
| Experience at maintaining inventories of stocks and materials necessary to enable effective operation of a machine shop. | Preferred |
| Experience with maintaining records in an accurate and organized manner. | Preferred |
| Experience in a higher learning environment | Preferred |
| Experience in a mechanical engineering department | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| Occasional travel to attend trainings, etc. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |