Manager - MIE Advanced Manufacturing And Machining Facility

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Job Posting Title:

Manager- MIE Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Facility

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM Engineering- School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (Dimitris E Nikitopoulos (00006339))

Work Location:

0189 Engineering Laboratory Annex Building

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Manage overall operations of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Facility (AMMF), supervise and train personnel to provide expert manufacturing services. Supports the Capstone Design Program, the Manufacturing Processes Lab, and the Cornerstone freshmen mechanical engineering courses.

Job Responsibilities:

35% Supervises and trains technical staff members. Responsible for management and administration of the MIE Manufacturing and Machining Facility including finances. Act as industry liaison.

30% Assists, advises and instructs students and faculty in machining and fabrication, as well as in the planning and execution of both instructional and research projects. Supports the Capstone Design Program.

30% Provides guidance with custom design, machining, fabrication and metrology services. Oversees equipment installation and materials handling.

5% Performs other tasks assigned depending upon the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; 3 or more years of expertise/experience in management, machining operations and fabrication; successful track record in the related field of work.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

3 or more years of experience in management of manufacturing machine shop or workshop operations.

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67. Financial history/credit check required per FASOP HR-04.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach your resume, cover letter and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Dimitris E. Nikitopoulos at medimi@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

June 18, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

July 28, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.