Director, Additive Manufacturing

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Job Title:

Director, Additive Manufacturing

Department:

Engineering | Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence

The Director, Additive Manufacturing develops and leads additive manufacturing research and development efforts for the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME); integrates multidisciplinary fundamental and applied research opportunities with College of Engineering faculty and staff, as well as other OSU faculty and CDME staff; establishes priorities and supervises full-time staff and student employees (e.g. provides developmental opportunities, coaches to foster development, evaluates performance); responsible for ensuring sufficient funding is in place to support position and entire additive manufacturing division; participates in preparation of research and industry proposals; collaborates with research and industry partners to ensure projects are completed in accordance with project milestones, deliverable requirements and within the cost and schedule agreed upon during project scoping; serves as collaborator on research grants and industry-funded contracts appropriate to CDME; coordinates and conducts various sponsored research and industry projects; utilizes expertise and leadership in determining technical solutions for complex problems; prepares technical reports for submission to sponsoring agencies; writes journal and conference articles; presents research progress to sponsors and presents research results at conferences and symposia; collaborates with CDME, CoE & OSU marketing and communications personnel to promote the skills and equipment of the additive manufacturing division; 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:

Qualifications:

Education Required:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Major: Material Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related field

Desired:

Master’s Degree

Major: Material Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related field

Experience Required:

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

The target hiring range for this job profile is $111,100 - $145,250. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

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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