Manager of Mechanical Engineering (Colorado School of Mines)

THE OPPORTUNITY The Department of Mechanical Engineering welcomes applications for a part-time Assistant Machine Shop Manager. The Mechanical Engineering (ME) Instructional Machine Shop exists to support hands-on and project-based learning for coursework in the undergraduate degree program for a BS in Mechanical Engineering primarily, but also to support instruction for other degree programs. The ME Instructional Machine Shop also provides basic machining support for ME research projects. The ME Instructional Machine Shop is not a production shop. The position will: Oversee the operations and maintenance of the ME Instructional Machine Shop in support of instructional classes that use the Shop. Coordinate and provide training for students as part of their undergraduate academic coursework. Maintain a culture of safety and efficiency in the use of the machine shop and the training provided to the students. The Assistant Machine Shop Manager will report to the ME Technical and Operations Manager with a dotted line to the Machine Shop Manager and assist in the duties of the Machine Shop Manager in the ME Instructional Machine Shop. This role will be the lead for the management of the student Machine Shop Assistants, including hiring, training, scheduling, and approving timesheets. Additionally, they will keep up with shop hardware, including maintaining and repairing machines, and ordering stock cutting tools. They will also directly instruct students about the safety and operation of the machines. The focus of this position is to provide excellent instruction to students learning to use the equipment and create a safe and welcoming environment within the machine shop. This position requires working outside of normal business hours during the academic year (selected afternoons and possibly a few weekends). RESPONSIBILITIES ME Instructional Shop Coordination – 85% Enforce safety compliance; the Assistant Machine Shop Manager is responsible for the safety of everyone in the ME Instructional Machine Shop. Instruct the Machine Shop Assistants for proper operation of machining equipment and ensure the Assistants are coordinated and trained to support the courses that access the shop. Maintain and repair equipment, including training the Assistants to perform the maintenance. Instruct all shop users on proper safe operation of machining equipment. Guide the Assistants for cleaning and organizing the shop tools and equipment. Support the Machine Shop Manager with oversight of instruction that requires fabrication of parts. Ensure the Shop is supervised and open a minimum of 40 hours a week, 12 months a year, minus holidays and campus closures. Ensure there is a professional staff member supervising the Shop when the Shop is open. Maintain tool and equipment inventory and maintain material stock and tool supplies. Review scheduling of Machine Shop Assistants. Coordinate shop needs with course projects. Attend the Shop Ops weekly meeting and meetings with supervisor. Review and approve timesheets submitted from the Shop Assistants. Assist with hiring and training of Machine Shop Assistants. Schedule first aid training for Machine Shop Assistants. Manage shop during some extended evening hours and some weekends. Communications and Marketing – 10% Update the trainings and safety instructional materials under the supervision of the Machine Shop Manager. Updates and maintenance of the Machine Shop website. Submit timely notifications to the Daily Blast regarding hours and usage of the machine shop (who has priority use at which times). Submit news to Mines Marketing & Communications about relevant Machine Shop news. Update Canvas content as needed. Update information for the Machine Shop. Assist in the development of training materials and operating procedures, visual checklists, and other materials. Other Duties – 5% Other duties as assigned: On occasion, this position may be assigned other duties needed to help drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and uphold Mines’ and ME’s organizational values. JOB DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for 6+ hours daily. Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations, repetitive motion, visual acuity and depth perception. Ability to wear PPE for 6+ hours daily. Potential Environmental Conditions/Hazards: Heavy equipment and machinery. Exposure to oils, solvents and other chemicals, fumes, dust, welding, machining, spinning equipment, magnets, loud environment, sharp objects and sharp metal shavings. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or comparable transferable skills that can substitute for the BS in ME, OR an AAS degree in ME Technology, manufacturing or related field plus significant industry experience, OR a combination of experience and education that confers comparable knowledge, skills, and ability. Hands-on experience in manufacturing, manual and computer-aided machining, computer-aided design (CAD), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), TIG and MIG welding, and manufacturing equipment operations and maintenance, and knowledge of Autodesk Inventor. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams) and ability to use and collaborate through shared drives and collaborative software tools. Demonstrated documented SolidWorks skills; must be able to pass CSWA exam. Demonstrated and documented experience generating G-code from CAD drawings using MasterCAM, Fusion360 or similar. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Physically able to perform strenuous labor including occasional heavy lifting and standing for 6+ hours a day. Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching STEM concepts. Experience mentoring students or early career professionals. Passion for teaching and offering guidance to college students. Ability to provide instruction and hold educational conversations with students. Awareness of mental health issues and resources and desire to continue learning. First Aid certified and Stop the Bleed certified. Previous experience working in an Instructional Machine Shop. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-employment drug testing. SALARY RATE AND BENEFITS $74,000 - $87,550 (pro-rated to $37,000 - $47,775 at half-time) Mines considers a combination of education, training and experience as well as position scope and complexity, work location, and market factors when determining salary. Benefits include: Flexible paid health and dental premiums. Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year, including a week-long winter break. Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution. Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50% discount for dependents). Free RTD Ecopass. Additional perks: access to state discounts, free Mines Athletics tickets, Recreation Center facilities, equipment rentals, and on-campus daycare. For more details, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits. HOW TO APPLY Review of applications will begin Monday, August 25 and continue until filled. Applicants must: Complete an online application. Upload a resume or CV. Upload a cover letter. Provide names of three professional references. Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, you may include pronouns. For reasonable accommodation during the process, please let us know. Successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening is required. ABOUT MINES AND GOLDEN, CO When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines. Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy, and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet industry and societal needs. Mines is ranked as the No. 36 public university in the nation and is classified as an R1 Very High Activity research institution by Carnegie. With around 7,000 students, Mines offers a close-knit campus community with strong professional development opportunities. Located in Golden, Colorado, Mines provides access to outdoor recreation, a historic downtown, and proximity to Denver and the Rocky Mountains. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity/expression, ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or military service. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Department of Mechanical Engineering welcomes applications for a part-time Assistant Machine Shop Manager.

The Mechanical Engineering (ME) Instructional Machine Shop exists to support hands-on and project-based learning for coursework in the undergraduate degree program for a BS in Mechanical Engineering primarily, but also to support instruction for other degree programs. The ME Instructional Machine Shop also provides basic machining support for ME research projects. The ME Instructional Machine Shop is not a production shop.

The position will:

Oversee the operations and maintenance of the ME Instructional Machine Shop in support of instructional classes that use the Shop.
Coordinate and provide training for students as part of their undergraduate academic coursework.
Maintain a culture of safety and efficiency in the use of the machine shop and the training provided to the students.

The Assistant Machine Shop Manager will report to the ME Technical and Operations Manager with a dotted line to the Machine Shop Manager and assist in the duties of the Machine Shop Manager in the ME Instructional Machine Shop. This role will be the lead for the management of the student Machine Shop Assistants, including hiring, training, scheduling, and approving timesheets.

Additionally, they will keep up with shop hardware, including maintaining and repairing machines, and ordering stock cutting tools. They will also directly instruct students about the safety and operation of the machines. The focus of this position is to provide excellent instruction to students learning to use the equipment and create a safe and welcoming environment within the machine shop.

This position requires working outside of normal business hours during the academic year (selected afternoons and possibly a few weekends).

RESPONSIBILITIES

ME Instructional Shop Coordination – 85%

Enforce safety compliance; the Assistant Machine Shop Manager is responsible for the safety of everyone in the ME Instructional Machine Shop.
Instruct the Machine Shop Assistants for proper operation of machining equipment and ensure the Assistants are coordinated and trained to support the courses that access the shop.
Maintain and repair equipment, including training the Assistants to perform the maintenance.
Instruct all shop users on proper safe operation of machining equipment.
Guide the Assistants for cleaning and organizing the shop tools and equipment.
Support the Machine Shop Manager with oversight of instruction that requires fabrication of parts.
Ensure the Shop is supervised and open a minimum of 40 hours a week, 12 months a year, minus holidays and campus closures.
Ensure there is a professional staff member supervising the Shop when the Shop is open.
Maintain tool and equipment inventory and maintain material stock and tool supplies.
Review scheduling of Machine Shop Assistants.
Coordinate shop needs with course projects.
Attend the Shop Ops weekly meeting and meetings with supervisor.
Review and approve timesheets submitted from the Shop Assistants.
Assist with hiring and training of Machine Shop Assistants.
Schedule first aid training for Machine Shop Assistants.
Manage shop during some extended evening hours and some weekends.

Communications and Marketing – 10%

Update the trainings and safety instructional materials under the supervision of the Machine Shop Manager.
Updates and maintenance of the Machine Shop website.
Submit timely notifications to the Daily Blast regarding hours and usage of the machine shop (who has priority use at which times).
Submit news to Mines Marketing & Communications about relevant Machine Shop news.
Update Canvas content as needed.
Update information for the Machine Shop.
Assist in the development of training materials and operating procedures, visual checklists, and other materials.

Other Duties – 5%

Other duties as assigned: On occasion, this position may be assigned other duties needed to help drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and uphold Mines’ and ME’s organizational values.

JOB DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for 6+ hours daily.
Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations, repetitive motion, visual acuity and depth perception.
Ability to wear PPE for 6+ hours daily.

Potential Environmental Conditions/Hazards:

Heavy equipment and machinery.
Exposure to oils, solvents and other chemicals, fumes, dust, welding, machining, spinning equipment, magnets, loud environment, sharp objects and sharp metal shavings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or comparable transferable skills that can substitute for the BS in ME, OR an AAS degree in ME Technology, manufacturing or related field plus significant industry experience, OR a combination of experience and education that confers comparable knowledge, skills, and ability.
Hands-on experience in manufacturing, manual and computer-aided machining, computer-aided design (CAD), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), TIG and MIG welding, and manufacturing equipment operations and maintenance, and knowledge of Autodesk Inventor.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams) and ability to use and collaborate through shared drives and collaborative software tools.
Demonstrated documented SolidWorks skills; must be able to pass CSWA exam.
Demonstrated and documented experience generating G-code from CAD drawings using MasterCAM, Fusion360 or similar.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Physically able to perform strenuous labor including occasional heavy lifting and standing for 6+ hours a day.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching STEM concepts.
Experience mentoring students or early career professionals.
Passion for teaching and offering guidance to college students.
Ability to provide instruction and hold educational conversations with students.
Awareness of mental health issues and resources and desire to continue learning.
First Aid certified and Stop the Bleed certified.
Previous experience working in an Instructional Machine Shop.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment drug testing.

SALARY RATE AND BENEFITS

$74,000 - $87,550 (pro-rated to $37,000 - $47,775 at half-time)

Mines considers a combination of education, training and experience as well as position scope and complexity, work location, and market factors when determining salary.

Benefits include:

Flexible paid health and dental premiums.
Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year, including a week-long winter break.
Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution.
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50% discount for dependents).
Free RTD Ecopass.

Additional perks: access to state discounts, free Mines Athletics tickets, Recreation Center facilities, equipment rentals, and on-campus daycare.

For more details, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Review of applications will begin Monday, August 25 and continue until filled. Applicants must:

Complete an online application.
Upload a resume or CV.
Upload a cover letter.
Provide names of three professional references.

Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, you may include pronouns. For reasonable accommodation during the process, please let us know.

Successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening is required.

ABOUT MINES AND GOLDEN, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy, and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet industry and societal needs.

Mines is ranked as the No. 36 public university in the nation and is classified as an R1 Very High Activity research institution by Carnegie. With around 7,000 students, Mines offers a close-knit campus community with strong professional development opportunities.

Located in Golden, Colorado, Mines provides access to outdoor recreation, a historic downtown, and proximity to Denver and the Rocky Mountains.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity/expression, ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or military service.

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