Engineering Lab Manager

About the role

The Carthage College Department of Engineering seeks an Engineering Lab Manager to contribute to our Bachelor of Science Engineering and Bachelor of Arts Applied Engineering programs. Candidates with a BS in Engineering with 10+ years of relevant industry experience or an MS in Engineering may additionally opt to teach up to one course per semester in the Engineering programs.

Responsibilities

• Management of Engineering lab spaces and departmental purchasing
• Supervision of student lab assistants and maker mentors
• Specify, order, install, and manage a wide range of high- and low-technology equipment, tools, and supplies
• Develop and revise safety policies, procedures, and training materials, including instructional guides and safety documentation
• Collaborate effectively with Engineering and Natural Sciences faculty, laboratory staff, students, and community partners
• Support the safe and efficient operation of engineering laboratories, studios, and machine shop facilities
• Train and instruct students in the safe operation of machine tools, including lathes, manual knee mills, band saws, and drill presses
• Assist students with building physical prototypes using digital manufacturing tools, machine tools, and metal fabrication equipment
• Supervise and manage student workers in engineering-related fabrication labs, makerspaces, and workshop environments

Requirements

• Highly organized with familiarity in general industrial and machine shop practices, procedures, and safety standards
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering and Natural Sciences faculty, laboratory staff, students, and community partners
• Preferred knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks or Inventor
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC milling
• Experience with welding and metal fabrication techniques

Qualifications

• Master's level of education, or equivalent industry experience (7-10 years), in engineering, technology, science, manufacturing, graphic arts/design, technical education or related field
• Demonstrated record of managing engineering laboratories including safety policies, purchasing, and equipment oversight
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to safely and effectively operate equipment for machining, fabrication, and digital manufacturing
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols and procedures associated with machining, making, and fabrication environments including OSHA regulations
• Demonstrated record of, or potential for, engagement of undergraduate students in engineering laboratories, makerspaces, and fabrication environments
• Demonstrated record of, or potential for, successful undergraduate education in making and fabrication

About Carthage

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students.