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Job Summary

The Supervisor, Research Machine Shop directs the continuous, efficient and safe day-to-day operations of the Research Machine Shop. The Supervisor, Research Machine Shop supervises Shop staff, manages workload, monitors performance and serves as the Shop client service liaison. The Supervisor manages the Research Machine Shop master schedule, project estimation and invoice preparation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School/Equivalent in High School diploma or equivalent
• 8 years of related experience to include:
  • Machine tool application
  • Design in a research and development environment
  • Three years of supervisory experience; may include experience as a lead worker, project coordinator, or other similar role.

A relevant combination of experience, education, and training can be substituted for the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in related field
• Five years supervisory experience
   

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard machine shop equipment including lathes, milling machines and grinders
• Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings and create schematic and one line diagrams
• Ability to apply information in sketches, diagrams, drawings, and schematics
• Requires knowledge and proficiency in the following:
  • Personal/Business computing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Exchange Email and Calendaring
• Requires ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Requires a demonstrated commitment to quality and customer service
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities
• Advanced planning, organizing and effective time management skills
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial and other data
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Excellent client relations skills
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written forms

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Travel

Driving

No Driving

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $75,000 - $85,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.