University of San Diego
School of Engineering
IRC 14227

Description
The mechanical engineering technician and shop manager is responsible for the management and operations of the all Mechanical Engineering laboratories, the engineering shop, and the Industrial and Systems Engineering Laboratories. Trains and supervises engineering students and student shop assistants in safe and efficient operations of machines, tools, work spaces, and software. Proactively manages, maintains, installs, improves, and repairs machinery, tools, and associated items. Develops, implements, and monitors safe and efficient shop procedures that meet internal and external regulations on a continual basis. Works closely with faculty and staff on training, operations, improvements, safety, and procedures. Assists with design projects from students and faculty.

Examples of Work
- Manages and maintains the School of Engineering machine shop, wood shop, prototyping, welding, sheetmetal, mechanical engineering laboratories, industrial engineering laboratories, and student work areas.
- Supervises and trains students and student shop assistants on safe and efficient use of all shop machinery, tools, software, and work spaces.
- Assists with manufacturing-related labs, under the guidance of the lab instructor, including clear and concise student instruction on safe and efficient shop practices and machine operations.
- Provides safety training to ensure students, lab assistants, and faculty are aware of and follow safe lab practices. Manages and enforces safety compliance via comprehensive badging system.
- Provides technical support to students with class-related design projects.

Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical discipline, with 2 years of relevant manufacturing and shop experience. OR: Associate’s Degree in a similar field with 6 years of relevant manufacturing and shop experience.
- Depth and breadth of skills with machine shop (CNC and conventional), wood shop, rapid-prototype, welding, sheetmetal, plastic, and metrology machines and equipment (not all are expected at hiring date). Proficiency with CAD, CAM, and MS Office software.
- Skill and experience in efficient machining, fabrication, and development of successful mechanical projects.
- Ability to advise students on moderately complex mechanical design projects with knowledge of design for manufacturability, order of operations, material selection, tolerance selection, etc. Knowledge of basic principles of mechanics, design, and materials.
- Sound knowledge and ability to develop, apply, and enforce shop safety procedures.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex machinery and basic electro-mechanical systems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Clear machine instruction skills. Ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Journeyman machinist, master machinist, or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience managing a machine shop, instructional shop or lab, or similar environment.
- 5+ years’ experience with mechanical design, project development, and prototype construction, using metal, wood and plastic.
- 1+ year experience teaching or training.

Salary: Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a 12% retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. Benefits and Compensation - Human Resources - University of San Diego

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: Open Until Filled
Note: External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

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