Head of Mechanical Engineering Labs & Lab Innovation

Houston Christian University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Baptist University is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering Labs to lead the lab facilities for the Department of Engineering. You will specify, calibrate, and maintain lab environments and equipment to enable mechanical engineering work and project-based learning, reporting to the Chair of Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities include safety programs, maintenance, inventory, and training; supervising lab assistants; coordinating with vendors and campus offices; and developing

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field.
• Ability to define technical requirements; identify implementation options (including cost); identify, execute, and maintain hardware, software, and systems.
• Ability to represent college in professional and community activities
• At least three years of experience in a similar role preferred

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain programs for safety, maintenance, inventory, and training
• Specify, assemble and install, operate, and maintain equipment and instrumentation related to concepts, analysis, and testing in thermal sciences, materials science, and instrumentation
• Directly supervise and train lab assistant student workers in Departmental projects
• Develop schedule of lab assistant and Helpdesk workers in collaboration with the faculty
• Cost, order, receive, organize, and maintain a broad range of supplies (hardware, components, etc.)
• Collaborate with other campus offices as appropriate and interact with vendors to ensure implementation of approved projects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Technical requirements

Vendor coordination

Project management

Team supervision

Education

BS in mechanical engineering

Job description

Houston Baptist University is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering Labs to lead the lab facilities for the Department of Engineering. You will specify, calibrate, and maintain lab environments and equipment to enable mechanical engineering work and project-based learning, reporting to the Chair of Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities include safety programs, maintenance, inventory, and training; supervising lab assistants; coordinating with vendors and campus offices; and developing