Director, Additive Manufacturing

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University (CDME) seeks a Director of Additive Manufacturing to lead R&D efforts, integrate multidisciplinary opportunities, and establish priorities for the additive manufacturing division. The role supervises full-time staff and student employees, coaches development, and ensures funding to support the division.

Responsibilities include collaborating with university partners and industry sponsors, preparing technical reports, and presenting progress at conferences while aligning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree in Material Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead additive manufacturing research and development efforts within CDME.
• Supervise full-time staff and student employees; provide coaching and performance evaluation.
• Secure funding to support the additive manufacturing division and contribute to proposals and grants.
• Collaborate with OSU faculty, staff, and industry partners to meet project milestones and deliverables.
• Prepare technical reports, journal and conference articles; present results to sponsors.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Material Science or Welding Engineering

Job description

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Job Title

Director, Additive Manufacturing Department: Engineering | Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence

The Director, Additive Manufacturing develops and leads additive manufacturing research and development efforts for the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME); integrates multidisciplinary fundamental and applied research opportunities with College of Engineering faculty and staff, as well as other OSU faculty and CDME staff; establishes priorities and supervises full-time staff and student employees (e.g. provides developmental opportunities, coaches to foster development, evaluates performance); responsible for ensuring sufficient funding is in place to support position and entire additive manufacturing division; participates in preparation of research and industry proposals; collaborates with research and industry partners to ensure projects are completed in accordance with project milestones, deliverable requirements and within the cost and schedule agreed upon during project scoping; serves as collaborator on research grants and industry-funded contracts appropriate to CDME; coordinates and conducts various sponsored research and industry projects; utilizes expertise and leadership in determining technical solutions for complex problems; prepares technical reports for submission to sponsoring agencies; writes journal and conference articles; presents research progress to sponsors and presents research results at conferences and symposia; collaborates with CDME, CoE & OSU marketing and communications personnel to promote the skills and equipment of the additive manufacturing division; supports professional development and student program activities of CDME in area of expertise; performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

This position will require access to export controlled data and work in an export-controlled facility. Eligibility for this position is restricted to “U.S. persons” as defined in U.S. export control regulations. “U.S. persons” include: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as “protected individuals” pursuant to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b).

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Major: Material Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related field
• Desired: Master’s Degree Major: Material Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related field
• Experience Required: 5 years’ experience in a professional research environment with experience proposal writing and customer engagement; considerable experience in a R & D setting (i.e., planning and conducting R & D projects/programs in terms of technical and managerial functions)
• Desired: Experience in a progressively responsible supervisory capacity over direct reports or processes is highly desired; university Principal Investigator status highly desired

The target hiring range for this job profile is $111,100 - $145,250. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location: Research Center (0073) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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