Manager of Laboratory Facilities - Mechanical Engineering

Loyola Marymount University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University in New York is seeking a laboratory manager for the Mechanical Engineering department. Under general supervision, you will operate, maintain, and assist with manufacturing labs and equipment used in courses and student research, capstone projects, and club activities.

You will provide instructional and project support, train students and staff in equipment use, perform preventive maintenance, and help ensure safe lab practices.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional function in the department's courses with manufacturing needs; set up equipment for student usage and ensure safety.
• Assist in development and delivery of manufacturing exercises and learning activities; train students on equipment and processes.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment; troubleshoot and calibrate devices; maintain inventory and ensure safe handling of materials.

Job description

Under general supervision this position will manage, operate, and maintain all fabrication-related and machine shop teaching and research laboratories and equipment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This position will support the manufacturing needs for mechanical engineering courses and faculty and student research and design efforts, including faculty and student research projects, capstone projects, and student club design projects. Provide instructional and project assistance and support to engineering students in accordance with assignments and directions from the Department Chair, course instructors, project advisors, or other academic personnel. Provide technical assistance and training to students, faculty and staff in the use of manufacturing equipment and technology in instructional programs. Monitors and maintains laboratory equipment and operations and conducts preventive maintenance as necessary. Provides instructional support for the students enrolled in engineering classes and labs requiring technical competence. Trains, oversees and supervises machine shop Work Study and Teaching Assistant students.

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Support instructional function in the Department of Mechanical Engineering courses that have manufacturing needs. In conjunction with the mechanical engineering faculty and other technical staff, plan and assist in the preparation and delivery of mechanical engineering courses. Engage students in an active learning environment; Assist faculty members with course-related manufacturing needs; Aid in the development and delivery of appropriate manufacturing exercises and learning activities; Prepare equipment/instrumentation by setting-up equipment for student usage, assuring proper working order of equipment, and ensure safe usage of the equipment by students; Conduct demonstrations and training on equipment/instrumentation; Design and fabricate teaching and instructional tools and fixtures to support course delivery as necessary. Primarily support the Department of Mechanical Engineering, but may be tasked to conduct any of the above for the Seaver College of Science and Engineering at large, pending available capacity and supervisor approval.
• Support the faculty and student research and design project needs within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In conjunction with the faculty and other technical staff, assist in supporting the manufacturing needs of faculty and students. Engage students in an active learning environment; Assist faculty members and students with manufacturing research and design project components and research experimental setups; Aid in the selection and development of appropriate manufacturing methods and setups; Prepare equipment/instrumentation by setting-up equipment for student usage, assuring proper working order of equipment, and ensure safe usage of the equipment by students; Train, supervise, and assist students with the manufacturing of design and research projects; Assist with the design and fabrication of experimental testing fixtures as necessary. Primarily support the Department of Mechanical Engineering, but may be tasked to conduct any of the above for the Seaver College of Science and Engineering at large, pending available capacity and supervisor approval.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations. Facilitate a safe laboratory environment, including but not limited to the following: Orient students, faculty, and staff on the procedures used to facilitate learning; Supervise students in the proper use of equipment and safe manufacturing and laboratory techniques; Train faculty and students on proper use of equipment; Maintain equipment user training and usage log books; Advise and ensure use of personal protective equipment, and safe handling, storage, and disposal of potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment. Organize, maintain and ensure operating condition of all equipment contained within the laboratories; Maintain inventory of all equipment contained within the laboratories inclusive of borrowed equipment; Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment; Conduct calibration of equipment/instrumentation; Make minor repairs of equipment when needed and recommend contracting of major repairs with well-chosen vendors; Assist in the recommendation of purchase of new and replacement equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized working laboratory fa