Laboratory Shop Supervisor & Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Daytona Beach Campus
About the role
The Mechanical Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach is seeking a Lab Supervisor & Teaching Assistant to support the Department's experiential learning activities including laboratory courses, student projects, and research projects.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of laboratory spaces including safety, OSHA compliance, lab policies, and general maintenance.
- Instructional assistance in machine shop and materials labs including sheet metal, milling, turning, welding, measurements, and materials testing.
- Supervision and training of student employees including selection, training, and daily oversight.
- General departmental support of activities and events.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, relevant certifications such as A&P, and/or experience in relevant work.
- Experience with manufacturing techniques including welding, CNC machining, sheet metal, and hand fabrication techniques.
- Skills with CAD and CAM software such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
- A desire to work with and teach undergraduate students.
- Experience with OSHA and other relevant health and safety regulations.
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, relevant certifications such as A&P, and/or experience in relevant work.
- Desired: Experience with manufacturing techniques including welding, CNC machining, sheet metal, and hand fabrication techniques.
- Desired: Skills with CAD and CAM software such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
- Desired: A desire to work with and teach undergraduate students.
- Desired: Experience with OSHA and other relevant health and safety regulations.
Benefits
- Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
- Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
Pay
This is a 40 hour/week in-person position located at the Daytona Beach, Florida Campus and is not remote or hybrid. Hours may be non-traditional to support laboratory activities and may include evenings and occasional weekends. Exact work schedules will be determined in concert with supervisor.
Schedule
This is a 40 hour/week in-person position located at the Daytona Beach, Florida Campus and is not remote or hybrid. Hours may be non-traditional to support laboratory activities and may include evenings and occasional weekends. Exact work schedules will be determined in concert with supervisor.