Job DescriptionThe Institute for Emerging Technology at Pittsburg State University is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer Manager. The Manufacturing Engineer Manager participates in the research projects in the division, including but not limited to the fabrication, processing, and testing of new and/or commercial polymers and plastics. The Manager writes reports/manuscripts based on the results and contributes towards proposal writing for external funding. The Manufacturing Engineer Manager should be able to teach BS and MS-level relevant courses as needed.Duties and Responsibilities55% - Research and Development
- Perform research: design and execute experiments such as preparing samples, processing, synthesizing, and characterization of polymers and plastics for various applications.
- Data acquisition, analysis, and writing reports.
- Maintain certain laboratory equipment, develop standard operating procedures, keep records
- Teach one or two classes per semester as per need. Supervise, mentor, write and review technical resuIts, and evaluate activities of students and junior researchers.
- Prepare written internal and external reports and presentations of technical results to internal and external constituents.
- Work with supervisor to write manuscripts and reports for presentations and publications.
- Assist AVP and Executive Directors to provide supervision of one or more technicians, undergraduate and graduate students, and other researchers working in the division.
35% - Business and Technical Management
- Plan, obtain, and manage new projects from external funding sources (including federal, state, and regional funding entities and industrial partners).
- Develop of advanced polymers/plastics using eco-friendly routes, new products, etc. by writing proposals, reports, publications, and patents.
- Coordinate and collaborate with external constituents in the practice of technology development for licensing and commercialization in consultation with the supervisor.
- Report technical results to the supervisor and to colleagues through written and oral reports. Literature search and planning new fundable research based on division/university objectives.
- Communicate research to internal and external constituents through oral and written publications, presentations, patents, and other communications.
- Communicate with the scientific communities and current and potential industrial partners as needed.
10% - Other duties as assignedEducation and ExperienceRequired Education and Experience at Hire -
- M.S. in Plastic Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline
- 2 years of experience with plastics processing, characterization, analyses, and writing reports/manuscripts
- 2 years of experience in the applied polymer science
Preferred Education and Experience -
- 1 year of experience in operating fabrication and analytical/testing instruments
- 1 year of experience in teaching BS and MS-level classes
- 1 year of experience working as a member of a research team, particularly in projects related to electroactive and semiconducting materials, synthesis, characterization, and applications.
- 1 year of supervisory experience
Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.Job Type: UnclassifiedAppointment Duration: 12 monthsWork Schedule: Full Time - Monday through Friday, Nights and Weekends as needed.Application Documents Required*: - Resume- Cover Letter- Names and Contact Details for Three (3) Professional References *Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload. Open until Filled with a first review date of September 20, 2024Search Committee Chair: Ram Gupta (...@pittstate.edu) PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.