Fabrication Shop Manager

Position: Fabrication Shop Manager

Department: School of Engineering

Status: Full Time

Position Summary:

The Fabrication Shop Manager is responsible for maintaining the various fabrication shops and related equipment in the classlabs used by undergraduate engineering students. The position provides a working knowledge of fabrication equipment used in manual and CNC subtractive manufacturing processes: turning, drilling, milling, etc. The role requires instilling a safety mindset in students that encourages equipment use in a safe, and well thought out manner. Student workers reporting to the Fabrication Shop Manager must be champions of shop organization and safety. The Fabrication Shop Manager maintains ownership of the fabrication equipment maintenance schedule and log. The position reports to the School of Engineering Laboratory Manager and requires adherence to the highest ethical professional and safety protocols, as well as support of the School and University missions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure and promote safety as a top priority

Supervise undergraduate engineering shops

Assists students with design challenges, and fabrication of prototypes

Ensure engineering shops have adequate capabilities to meet the needs of various design projects

Assists with budget projections and recommendations

Provide a general understanding of the product development workflow to students

Assist with training and supervision of undergraduate student workers

Conduct student use and safety training

Facilitate set-up and take-down of materials for laboratory classes, as needed

Manufacture test samples for curriculum labs as needed

Be a persistent role-model for equipment and process safety

Check and assist with maintenance of laboratory equipment items and supplies

Resolve laboratory-related problems/issues

Maintain fabrication equipment in engineering shops

Oversee and maintain housekeeping/5S standards for assigned labs

Monitor inventory and ordering of fabrication shop laboratory supplies when necessary

Help maintain maintenance records for major repairs and PM’s

Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including but not limited to FERPA and other state and federal mandates.

Other job related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education/Experience:

Completion of an AAS in engineering technology or similar field desired

Demonstrated experience with fabrication tools including manual and CNC mills, lathes, router, water jet and other hand and power tools (ShopBot, Flow, Tormach)

Experience with 3D modeling CAD software such as SolidWorks, VCarve, FlowCut, FlowPath

Experience with CAM and CNC machining, and using software to generate G-code.

Experience and competency in various manufacturing processes required to produce quality parts and assemblies

Has demonstrated success in organizing and/or managing a production grade machine shop

Experience in a higher education or non-profit sector desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology

Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, high-level university officials and the public

Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people

Exercise independent judgment in complex, new and/or stressful situations

Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strict deadlines

Adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a changing environment

This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.