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Metals Manufacturing Researcher

4 months ago

State College, United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Behrend is seeking applicants for a Metals Manufacturing Researcher. The successful candidate will collaborate with administration, faculty, staff, students, and community members to develop, coordinate, and promote effective initiatives to help manufacturers solve industry problems, support workforce training, implement advanced manufacturing technologies, advance the use of automation, and adopt industry 4.0 principles and technologies.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work on externally funded research projects. This includes, but is not limited to, carrying out laboratory work, identifying current research topics that align with Behrend’s core competencies in metals manufacturing, performing literature reviews to keep up-to-date on the current state of the art, writing research proposals, supporting funded research projects, and creating project reports.

Key Responsibilities:

Works closely with metals manufacturing faculty to provide support on current and future research projects with special emphasis on material characterization, data collection, data analysis, technical report and presentation creation, 3D CAD modeling, 3D printing (prototyping), CAM toolpath generation, and 3D solidification and fluid flow simulation. Manages ongoing campus metals manufacturing projects including the continued advancement of programs being offered in current manufacturing labs along with the creation of the new Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness. Writes grants to support materials and manufacturing projects and programming. Serves as a point of contact for metals manufacturing programs at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, and is responsible for program leadership and coordination among the various campus departments. Improves the effectiveness of the College’s methods of working with metals manufacturing industry partners by monitoring best practices related to manufacturing workforce development, advanced manufacturing technology implementation, and working on projects to help the manufacturers remain competitive and become global leaders. This will also involve making recommendations for new manufacturing programming and modifications to existing programs. Works closely with industry partners, vendors, and the facilities department to help continue to develop and advance current manufacturing lab spaces along with the future labs as part of the Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness Develops educational programming, both formal and co-curricular, around a broad array of manufacturing issues with special emphasis on casting, welding, forging, machining and additive manufacturing. Works closely with the Directors and Faculty in the Schools of Humanities and Social Science, Engineering, Business and Science, as well as college centers and institutes, to coordinate metals manufacturing-related educational and research programs. Represents the campus in the Erie, Pennsylvania, and national manufacturing community on metals manufacturing issues with special emphasis on casting, forging, welding, machining, and additive manufacturing. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of diverse cultures or backgrounds.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in a discipline related to materials science, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or mechanical engineering. PhD preferred, as is an emphasis on training in metal casting, forging, welding, machining, and additive manufacturing. A minimum of 3 year’s experience managing projects and administering programs involving multiple, diverse stakeholders in manufacturing. A minimum of 2 years experience leading/managing manufacturing programs with a demonstrated impact of increasing organizational awareness and implementation of sustainable practices. Experience organizing and leading multiple groups of stakeholders to advance college manufacturing initiatives. Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes with special emphasis on casting, forging, welding, machining, and additive manufacturing Demonstrated ability to develop positive relations with multiple stakeholders and to facilitate collaborative planning processes. Excellent representational, presentation and writing skills. Successful grant-writing experience preferred. 3D CAD modeling, CAM, and 3D solidification and fluid flow modeling experience is desired. Demonstrated commitment to and passion for improving and growing relations with manufacturers and helping manufacturers to continue to improve their operations and production offerings. Willingness to work on a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend work.

Penn State Behrend, is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful, wooded -acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5, students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching of a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big , R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to both teaching and scholarship, to the holistic development of students, and to principles of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness. 

Erie, Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The area’s economy reflects a mix of educational, medical, industrial, tourism, and service activity; the region is home to five colleges and universities in the region, including Penn State Behrend. Northwestern Pennsylvania offers abundant cultural, sports, and recreational opportunities with four seasons of adventure. Summers feature miles of beaches, a range of lake sports, and festivals every weekend, and the winters are made for skiing, skating, and more. It’s easy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living. 

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just university.

This is a one-year position with excellent potential for renewal. Please upload a cover letter and resume at time of application submission. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 8, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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