Manufacturing Engineer Job at Colorado State University in Fort Collins

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleManufacturing Engineer

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401864AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleTechnical/Support III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$80,000 - $90,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date12/02/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on11/17/2024

Description of Work Unit

As one of the nations top public research universities, Colorado State University ( CSU ) in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a land-grant institution, with enrollment of more than 34,000 students. CSU offers 76 undergraduate degree programs, 114 graduate degree programs, 21 professional masters degree programs, and a Professional Veterinary Medicine program. CSUs world-class research and scholarship attract more than $400 million in research funding annually, putting the university among top federally funded public universities without a medical school.

Fort Collins is an attractive community of approximately 170,000 located along the Colorado Front Range at the base of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver. The city is routinely recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. It consistently ranks high on quality-of-life measures by numerous publications; see https://www.fcgov.com/visitor/awardsfor the complete list. The Front Range has developed into a high-tech hub with companies such as Woodward, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, IBM , Intel, Keysight Technologies, Broadcomm, AMD , Xilinx, Ball Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman located in or near Fort Collins. The city offers a pleasant climate, excellent schools, and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities nearby. For more information on Fort Collins, check out the Citys website: www.visitftcollins.com.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering ( MECH ) at CSU offers a curriculum that integrates exceptional classroom learning and in-depth engineering practice for an unparalleled educational experience. Made up of 46 faculty members, 13 staff members, 1,200 undergraduate students, and 150 graduate students, ME is one of the largest departments on CSUs campus. State-of-the-art labs provide unmatched, hands-on experience to help undergraduate students conceptualize industry environments, and $18M in annual research expenditures provide groundbreaking opportunities focusing on health, materials, and energy, for graduate students to enhance their educational concentrations. Award-winning faculty offer industry and academic perspective and equip each graduate with the tools needed to obtain leading positions in advanced technology fields. The Mechanical Engineering program at CSU includes majors in both Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering-Mechanical Engineering; both curricula combine classroom learning with engineering practice. Our goal is to give our graduates the engineering skills they need to obtain leading positions in advanced technology fields. Our students are integral members of our research groups, and their thesis and dissertation topics focus on cutting-edge research. Further information about the Department can be found at www.engr.colostate.edu/me/.

Position Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work in the Engineering Manufacturing Education Center ( EMEC ) with the EMEC Director and engineering students.

The individual will help teach MECH 200B lab sections, instruct (as needed) the MECH 200A lecture sections, supervise Teaching Assistants, and will work with individual students and small groups to design, manufacture, and select manufacturing materials and processes.

Duties also include establishing and maintaining manufacturing tools and facilities, manufacturing parts for lab support, supervising student hourly employees, and student safety.

Required Job Qualifications

+ BS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline;

+ Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up;

+ Experience operating and maintaining machine tools, hand tools, and general shop fabrication equipment with metals, plastics, wood, and composites;

+ Experience working with engineering undergraduate students; and

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment;

+ CNC certification or requisite experience for Level 3 CNC machining, experience and proficiency with Mastercam CNC programming software;

+ Experience with Pro/Engineer (Creo), SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other solid modeling software; and

+ Experience and understanding of: heat treatment of metals, finishing, adhesives, forming, metal casting, welding, composites lay-up, sheet metal fabrication, tooling, etc.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryInstruct MECH Courses

Duty/Responsibility

+ Instruct (as needed) MECH 200A lecture sections; and

+ Teach or observe up to 6 sections of MECH 200B: Introduction to Manufacturing Processes lab sections.

Percentage Of Time30%

Job Duty CategoryManage EMEC Lab Operations

Duty/Responsibility

+ Be con?dent and comfortable operating the machines and tooling in the EMEC ;

+ Establish and enforce safety protocols, ensure students know how to properly and safely operate equipment in the Engineering Manufacturing Education Center ( EMEC );

+ Create layouts of machinery and equipment;

+ Clean and maintain equipment according to speci?cations;

+ Order supplies and materials to maintain inventory; and

+ Manage operating funds within budget.

Percentage Of Time20%

Job Duty CategorySupervise Teaching Assistants

Duty/Responsibility

+ Train Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching Assistants on lab instruction, maintenance, and responsibilities; and

+ Manage and direct the daily tasks of the Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching Assistants EMEC staff.

Percentage Of Time10%

Job Duty CategoryMentor Students

Duty/Responsibility

+ Work with individual students and small groups to design for manufacture, select manufacturing materials and processes, and build products using the manufacturing tools and facilities;

+ Enable students to achieve the objectives of the courses for which they are doing work ( MECH 202, MECH 307, MECH 324, MECH 498, etc.);

+ Contribute to a culture of open communication and respect and serve as a positive role model for students in the EMEC ; and

+ Professional mentorship including resume review, consulting on vocational decisions, interview prep, and scholarship applications and recommendations. Assist students with identifying and applying to internships and full-time work; write letters of recommendation as appropriate.

Percentage Of Time30%

Job Duty CategoryService and Outreach

Duty/Responsibility

+ Provide service outside the scope of normal job duties, such as committee work, commission and/or council membership, serving as an advisor, coach, collaborator, mentor, or on a task force, community and/or civic engagement, search committee activities, participation in professional organizations to advance the university and/or colleges scholarly and academic reputations, and volunteer (e.g., assist with commencement, conferences, fairs, move-in days, college and university events outside of immediate job responsibilities, etc.).

Percentage Of Time10%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position and a current CV or resume. If you have questions, please contact James Tillotson, James.Tillotson@colostate.edu.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactJames Tillotson, James.Tillotson@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the Universitys Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume or CV

Optional Documents