Manufacturing Lab Manager — Hands-on Engineering Leadership

WWU College of Business & Economics; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Washington University is seeking an Instructional & Classroom Support Technician 4 to manage and supervise the Engineering & Design lab suite for teaching and research. You will collaborate with faculty to plan and implement lab curriculum, while providing technical support for senior projects and research.

The role covers machining labs, waterjet FabLab, Learning Factory, and metrology labs, with a focus on safety, equipment maintenance, and student supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science.
• Experience with operating fabrication and/or laboratory equipment. Examples include, but are not limited to: Manual and CNC machining, Welding, Metrology.
• Proficiency with CAD, CAM, and CNC machining including part design, path planning, and machine operation
• Experience using computers for design, analysis, simulation, programming and/or planning
• Familiarity with technical communication standards and codes. Examples include, but are not limited to: Engineering drawings, OSHA standards, Industrial Hygiene
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and supervising laboratory teaching assistants;
• Setting, maintaining, training, documenting, and enforcing laboratory use and safety policies, including chemical inventory control, use, and disposal in compliance with University policies and State, and Federal laws;
• Training and supervising laboratory users;
• Planning and implementing changes and improvements in the laboratory;
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment;
• Providing technical services for faculty, staff, and students that require equipment housed in this laboratory.

Skills

Manual/CNC machining

CAD/CAM proficiency

Prototyping & modeling

Effective communication

Independent work

Collaborative with diverse groups

Laboratory supervision

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

CAD

CAM

CNC machining

Welding equipment

Metrology equipment

Job description

Western Washington University is seeking an Instructional & Classroom Support Technician 4 to manage and supervise the Engineering & Design lab suite for teaching and research. You will collaborate with faculty to plan and implement lab curriculum, while providing technical support for senior projects and research.

The role covers machining labs, waterjet FabLab, Learning Factory, and metrology labs, with a focus on safety, equipment maintenance, and student supervision.