Director, Additive Manufacturing

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Job Title:
Director, Additive Manufacturing

Department:
Engineering | Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence

The Director, Additive Manufacturing for the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and oversight for all aspects of the Additive Manufacturing group; responsibilities include the development of industry and government proposals, distribution of labor on active projects, full project management for projects residing within the Additive Manufacturing group, and financial and personnel management and budgeting for Additive Manufacturing projects; responsible for ensuring sufficient funding is in place to support position and entire Additive Manufacturing group; supervises, manages and evaluates the performance of full-time engineers and student employees within the Additive Manufacturing group; works closely with industry partners, CDME engineers, university faculty, student researchers, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are completed per terms agreed upon during project scoping; utilizes technical expertise, business operations understanding and the ability to communicate technical matters in a clear and concise manner to manage and expand the Additive Manufacturing group in a sustainable manner; collaborates with CDME, CoE & OSU marketing and communications personnel to promote the skills and equipment of the Additive Manufacturing group; works as an engineer on projects in support of customer goals; supports professional development and student program activities of CDME in area of expertise; performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

This position will require access to export controlled data and work in an export controlled facility. Eligibility for this position is restricted to “U.S. persons” as defined in U.S. export control regulations. “U.S. persons” include: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as “protected individuals” pursuant to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b).

Additional Information:

Education:

Required :

• Bachelor's Degree in Material Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related field

Desired :

• Ph.D. in Material Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related field

Experience:

Required :

• 7+ years related experience
• 5+ years experience in a professional research environment with experience proposal writing and customer engagement
• Considerable experience in a R & D setting (i.e., planning and conducting R & D projects/programs in terms of technical and managerial functions)

Desired :

• Experience in a progressively responsible supervisory capacity over direct reports or processes is highly desired
• University Principal Investigator status highly desired

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By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Location:
Research Center (0073)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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