Job Description:

The School of Engineering at Brown University has a new and exciting opportunity to hire a Joint Engineering and Physics Instrument Shop Manager.

The Joint Engineering and Physics Instrument Shop (JEPIS) fabricates high precision components in support of the research and teaching activities of the engineering and physics departments. Determine, evaluate and implement both short‐term and long‐term requirements for JEPIS. Manage the daily operations of JEPIS including the supervision of current Instrument Makers/Machinists. Responsible for maintaining the creative and efficient work environment, ordering and maintaining stock, keeping shop floor organized, clean and safe. Also responsible for maintaining a safe student shop where students are taught basic machining skills. This position requires a self-motivated individual who enjoys solving challenging machining problems while effectively administering shop operations. Good communication skills are required to interact with a broad cross‐section of the university community, including students. Must be able to assist individuals with limited technical expertise at turning an idea and a drawing into a working part. Hands‐on experience with CNC machining is required and should spend 50% of time machining. Some of these duties may be delegated to an assistant or lead person.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance.

The successful candidate, as a minimum, should have the following background: 

A minimum of ten years’ experience as a machinist or equivalent training

A class A toolmaker

Experience in assigning and following jobs to other machinists

Experience in the use of CNC equipment and use of software required for such instruments

Job Competencies

Self‐motivated individual who enjoys solving challenging machining problems while efficiently

administering shop operations.

Supervisory experience, operating an efficient, organized and safe work environment. Must have

experience estimating time required to do a job and quote prices as to what a job will cost.

A Class A toolmaker and machinist with hands‐on experience with CNC machining is required. Extensive

training in soldering, welding, benchwork, blueprint reading, and CAD drawing and design is

essential. Require full knowledge of machining procedures and proper safe set‐ups. Should possess

personnel skills to supervise and train other machinists and students.

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Some experience as a shop administrator is highly desirable

Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community. 

Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment. 

Please submit a cover letter, specifying which position you are applying to and a resume with your application.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

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Why Brown?

Brown University is a leading research university that is distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will impact the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance, summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package, including time off and annual paid holidays. Benefit offerings include health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more. 

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-06-10

Job Posting Title:

Instrument/Machine Shop Manager

Department:

Institute for Molecular and Nanoscale Innovation

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.