Engineering Laboratory Manager

ENGINEERING LABORATORY MANAGER

Bridgewater College seeks an experienced prototyping and fabrication machinist to manage fabrication and machining lab facilities to support its engineering program. This full-time 10-month position includes responsibilities for all aspects of the student experience in our fabrication lab as well as assisting in teaching and/or supporting courses with a design and fabrication focus. It includes managing student projects, in particular senior-level capstone projects, and other educational use of fabrication facilities and equipment. The position will start in January 2027.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The primary responsibilities for this position include management of all aspects of an effective fabrication facility that supports students in the engineering program. The opportunity to instruct students in courses and labs may also be available. Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with projects in courses or laboratories in engineering courses at the introductory level and upper level.
• Acquire, set up, and test equipment for fabrication spaces and engineering labs.
• Maintain, repair, and replace equipment as needed.
• Track inventory, upkeep and repair expenses, and capital spending for labs and fabrication spaces.
• Train students and faculty in safe use of machining, fabrication, and other equipment.
• Create and maintain standards for operating procedures for equipment, including safety procedures.
• Supervise student assistants and interns who have responsibilities in laboratories and fabrication spaces.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of fabrication labs and spaces.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• At least four years of machining and fabrication experience, or a comparable combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
• Hands-on experience with machining, fabrication equipment, and related tools and processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain and repair equipment.
• Especially Welcome: Candidates with a degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field, particularly those who also bring undergraduate teaching and hands-on fabrication experience.
• Commitment to safe work practices and the ability to train others in proper equipment use.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage equipment, inventory, expenses, and multiple projects.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and colleagues.
• Teaching opportunities may be available for candidates with the appropriate academic credentials.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans and 403(b) retirement program
• Full tuition benefits for eligible dependents
• A collaborative academic environment
• The opportunity to help shape hands-on engineering education and student projects

GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1,450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 26 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu

APPLY: Complete the online application.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will be ongoing, with those received by November 30 given full consideration.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email Dr. Philip Spickler at pspickler@bridgewater or Human Resources at humanresources@bridgewater.edu

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