Director of Mechanical Engineering Labs

HOUSTON CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - HOUSTON, TEXAS

Address of Job Location: 7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074

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Job Summary:

The Director of Mechanical Engineering Labs supports the students and faculty of the Department of Engineering by specifying, developing, calibrating, and maintaining lab environments and equipment which enable mechanical engineering work and project-based learning. The Director of Mechanical Engineering Labs reports to the Chair of Mechanical Engineering. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Job Responsibilities:

- Define, implement, and maintain programs for safety, maintenance, inventory, and training
- Specify, assemble and install, operate, and maintain a broad range of 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 the execution of Departmental projects related to instruction, lab activities, and both additive and subtractive manufacturing
- 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

Job Requirements:

- 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

Expiration Date of Job Posting: March 01, 2027