What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer Manager position at Pittsburg State University?
Job Description
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
10% - Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Required Education and Experience at Hire -
Preferred Education and 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
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.
