Laboratory Shop Supervisor & Teaching Assistant - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach is seeking Lab Supervisor & Teaching Assistant who will support the Department's experiential learning activities including laboratory courses, student projects, and research projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversight of laboratory spaces including safety, OSHA compliance, lab policies, and general maintenance.
• Instructional assistance in machine shop and materials labs including sheet metal, milling, turning, welding, measurements, and materials testing.
• Supervision and training of student employees including selection, training, and daily oversight.
• General departmental support of activities and events.

This is a 40 hour/week in-person position located at the Daytona Beach, Florida Campus and is not remote or hybrid. Hours may be non-traditional to support laboratory activities and may include evenings and occasional weekends. Exact work schedules will be determined in concert with supervisor.

Candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This position can be an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking to pursue an advanced degree through the university's generous tuition benefits.

About us

For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, relevant certifications such as A&P, and/or experience in relevant work.
• Experience with manufacturing techniques including welding, CNC machining, sheet metal, and hand fabrication techniques.
• Skills with CAD and CAM software such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
• A desire to work with and teach undergraduate students.
• Experience with OSHA and other relevant health and safety regulations.

Application process/requirements

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311596. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full CV
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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