Manufacturing Engineer Manager

The Institute for Emerging Technology at Pittsburg State University is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer Manager.  The Manufacturing Engineer Manager participates in the research projects in the division, including but not limited to the fabrication, processing, and testing of new and/or commercial polymers and plastics. The Manager writes reports/manuscripts based on the results and contributes towards proposal writing for external funding. The Manufacturing Engineer Manager should be able to teach BS and MS-level relevant courses as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

55% - Research and Development

• Perform research: design and execute experiments such as preparing samples, processing, synthesizing, and characterization of polymers and plastics for various applications.
• Data acquisition, analysis, and writing reports.
• Maintain certain laboratory equipment, develop standard operating procedures, keep records
• Teach one or two classes per semester as per need. Supervise, mentor, write and review technical resuIts, and evaluate activities of students and junior researchers.
•  Prepare written internal and external reports and presentations of technical results to internal and external constituents.
• Work with supervisor to write manuscripts and reports for presentations and publications.
•  Assist AVP and Executive Directors to provide supervision of one or more technicians, undergraduate and graduate students, and other researchers working in the division.

35% - Business and Technical Management

•  Plan, obtain, and manage new projects from external funding sources (including federal, state, and regional funding entities and industrial partners).
•  Develop of advanced polymers/plastics using eco-friendly routes, new products, etc. by writing proposals, reports, publications, and patents.
• Coordinate and collaborate with external constituents in the practice of technology development for licensing and commercialization in consultation with the supervisor.
•  Report technical results to the supervisor and to colleagues through written and oral reports. Literature search and planning new fundable research based on division/university objectives.
• Communicate research to internal and external constituents through oral and written publications, presentations, patents, and other communications.
• Communicate with the scientific communities and current and potential industrial partners as needed.

10% - Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience at Hire -

• M.S. in Plastic Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline
• 2 years of experience with plastics processing, characterization, analyses, and writing reports/manuscripts
• 2 years of experience in the applied polymer science

Preferred Education and Experience -

• 1 year of experience in operating fabrication and analytical/testing instruments
• 1 year of experience in teaching BS and MS-level classes
• 1 year of experience working as a member of a research team, particularly in projects related to electroactive and semiconducting materials, synthesis, characterization, and applications.
• 1 year of supervisory experience

Screening Services (Background Checks):  Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.

Job Type: Unclassified

Appointment Duration:  12 months

Work Schedule:  Full Time – Monday through Friday, Nights and Weekends as needed.

Application Documents Required*: 

- Resume

- Cover Letter

- Names and Contact Details for Three (3) Professional References 

*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload. 

Open until Filled with a first review date of September 20, 2024

Search Committee Chair: Ram Gupta (rgupta@pittstate.edu) 

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.