Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Position Summary: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work in the Engineering Manufacturing Education Center (EMEC) with the EMEC Director and engineering students. The individual will help teach MECH 200B lab sections, mentor Teaching Assistants, and will work with individual students and small groups to design, manufacture, and select manufacturing materials and processes. Full Consideration Date: 8/7/2026, 11:59pm (MT) Essential Job Duties Instruct MECH 200B Lab Sections. Manage EMEC Lab Operations: Ensure students know how to properly and safely operate equipment, clean and maintain equipment according to specifications; and order supplies and materials to maintain inventory. Mentor Teaching Assistants: Train Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching Assistants on lab instruction, maintenance, and responsibilities. Mentor students: Work with individual students and small groups to design for manufacture, select manufacturing materials and processes, and build products using the manufacturing tools and facilities. Enable students to achieve the objectives of the courses for which they are doing work and contribute to a culture of open communication and respect. Service and Outreach: Support the WSCOE and MECH Department by leading tours of the EMEC and UTLs. Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Background Check Legally authorized to work in the US by the proposed start date Supervision None Minimum Qualifications BS Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline; 3+ years of experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment; Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up; Experience operating and maintaining machine tools, hand tools, and general shop fabrication equipment with metals, plastics, wood, and composites; Experience working with engineering undergraduate students; and Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications MS Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline; Experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment; CNC certification or requisite experience for Level 3 CNC machining, experience and proficiency with Mastercam CNC programming software; Experience with Pro/Engineer (Creo), SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, or other solid modeling software; and Experience and understanding of: heat treatment of metals, finishing, adhesives, forming, metal casting, welding, composites lay-up, sheet metal fabrication, tooling, etc. Salary Range $75,000 - $80,000 Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. EEO Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr