Senior Manager, Materials Engineering Management

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Requirements

Qualifications

Skills

Benefits

Pay

Schedule

Direct/Manage/Supervise engineers in the selection, qualification, testing, and failure analysis of materials and processes. Oversee research and strategy development regarding material technologies for various applications and production processes. Lead training and development for engineering staff on material-related trends and topics. Collaborate cross-functionally with design engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and procurement teams to provide materials guidance and expertise.

• Manage shared laboratory equipment in the MSE department, Materials Characterization Lab (MCL), SMART, and Crus Center facilities, including SEM, XRD, BET, MLA, UV/Vis, TGA/DSC, ICP-MS, electrokinetic analyzer, 3D printers, furnaces, crushing and grinding equipment, solution extraction and separation equipment, and autonomous laboratory equipment.
• Provide user training, develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), process samples for internal and external clients, and handle billing for equipment usage.
• Conduct high-level sample characterization and coordinate multi-technique analytical projects. Write technical reports summarizing results and project outcomes for clients.
• Collect, compare, and synthesize vendor quotes for equipment purchases and service contracts. Interact professionally with internal and external users and work to meet associated research needs.
• Support instructional labs by training TAs, students, and technicians operating in the center, preparing demonstrations, and maintaining teaching equipment.
• Collaborate with faculty on shared equipment use, potential donations, and long-term procurement planning.
• Order supplies (e.g., gloves, gases) and maintain an updated chemical inventory. Oversee general housekeeping and lab upkeep.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repairs on instruments, including alignment, calibration, and component replacement.
• Clock vendor service visits and oversee contract maintenance.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment in the MCL and Crus Center. Ensure all lab users complete required university EHS training and equipment-specific training. Develop, implement, and enforce safe laboratory procedures. Work with students and researchers to establish best practices and assist in drafting SOPs. Properly manage and dispose of hazardous waste.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Qualifications

• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
• Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Senior Manager, Research Science: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Skills

Proven leadership skills, broad knowledge of the field, technical support, advanced characterisation, instructional and faculty support, laboratory operations and maintenance, safety and compliance.

Benefits

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Pay

70,000-120,000

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8-5pm