Manufacturing Technical Instructor: Hands-on Fabrication

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks a Manufacturing Technical Instructor to teach and mentor students in its machine shop. You will teach manual and automated fabrication methods, oversee projects, and develop instructional materials while ensuring safety and inclusivity in a fast-paced academic setting.

The role involves CAD/CAM reviews, metrology, and collaboration with faculty to maintain and improve shop equipment and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or related field and a minimum of five years of hands‑on mechanical fabrication experience.
• Expertise in machining, injection molding, thermoforming, waterjet cutting, 3D printing, metrology, and CAD/CAM.
• Teaching, mentoring, design, communication, safety, and multitasking skills; ability to work with students, faculty, and staff in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach manual and automated fabrication methods, including machining, injection molding, thermoforming, waterjet cutting, and 3D printing.
• Oversee projects and solve fabrication challenges; provide demonstrations and tutorials.
• Develop and update instructional materials; support safety training, assessments, and grade prototypes and reports.
• Maintain shop equipment, procure materials, and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Design

Communication

Safety

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Machining

Injection molding

Thermoforming

Waterjet cutting

Metrology

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks a Manufacturing Technical Instructor to teach and mentor students in its machine shop. You will teach manual and automated fabrication methods, oversee projects, and develop instructional materials while ensuring safety and inclusivity in a fast-paced academic setting.

The role involves CAD/CAM reviews, metrology, and collaboration with faculty to maintain and improve shop equipment and procedures.