Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. implements Lean Manufacturing goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the organization. Evaluates all continuous improvement activities and develops plans to optimize performance and processes. Being a Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. employs Lean methodologies and tools in order to accomplish business objectives. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. also requires training and Lean certification through an accredited organization. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Title:
Makerspace Design and Manufacturing Specialist
Department:
Makerspace
Reports To:
NCE Executive Director of Experiential Learning
Position Type:
Staff
Position Summary:
The Design and Manufacturing Specialist positions provide foundational
support to the users of the NJIT Makerspace. The specialists are responsible
for guiding, assisting, and educating members in the design, fabrication, and
prototyping of all parts and projects. Major responsibilities include the
maintenance of a safe working environment and the training of members in the
use of equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, water jets, manual and
CNC metal working equipment, woodworking tools, and other equipment.
The specialists are primarily educators and are responsible for guiding
members through design and manufacturing decisions as they relate to the
physical creation of parts and assemblies. They preform face to face
instruction and provide engineering design and manufacturability feedback and
guidance.
The specialists may also be asked to perform machinist tasks and
fabricate parts and assemblies for students, researchers, and other entities
on campus as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Consult, guide, and assist
students, faculty, and staff in the design, manufacturability, and
fabrication of parts and projects. Design and fabricate parts and systems for
NJIT.
- Coordinate and develop training
materials on equipment, processes, software, and technology in the
Makerspace. Train students, faculty, and staff on the use of Makerspace
resources.
- Supervise use of makerspace
equipment and resources to ensure a safe working and learning environment.
- Maintain, manage, and diagnose
equipment problems; perform preventative maintenance and plan for equipment
installation, service, and replacement.
- Coordinate activities for non-NJIT
users (adult training, workforce training, participation from other
universities and high schools).
- Manage short- and long-term
improvement, maintenance, quality, and educational projects.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
- A baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering or engineering
technology, electrical engineering or engineering technology, industrial
design, or related fields. Strong instructional, writing, management,
interpersonal, presentation, and public speaking skills.
- Familiarity with and
ability to operate basic and advanced prototyping equipment such as manual and
numerical control metalworking equipment, electronics test and measurement
equipment, 3D printers, laser cutters, water jets, metrology equipment, and
woodworking equipment.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience
prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and
experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Bargaining Unit:
PSA
Range/Band:
21
FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time
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