Manufacturing Specialist, SETMAC #443370
About This Role:
Lamar University is inviting applications for the position of Manufacturing Specialist, SETMAC #443370.
This position provides Management Consulting, Operational Excellence & Product/Process Engineering solutions to accelerate the profitable growth and competitiveness of Texas manufacturing. Seeks, Identifies, Assesses, Sells, Proposes, Delivers, Coordinates, Manages, applied research projects to create significant financial return on customer investment, and ensure superior customer and investor satisfaction.
Position Duties:
- Assists others in conducting assessments, preparing proposals, and deploying implementation projects.
- Sells follow-on scopes of work.
- Improves processes within a functional department at customer organizations. Follows PDCA or DMAIC methodology for operation level projects and improvements. Demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver basic workshops and implement projects in industrial environments.
- Presents technical sessions and promotional events.
- Earns certifications to perform Process Specialist responsibilities.
- Demonstrates effective project execution, project results, and customer follow up.
- Performs other duties assigned.
Who We Are:
Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits:
A comprehensive benefits package is offered that includes:
· Health, dental & vision insurance
· Life insurance
· State of Texas Retirement plans
· Tuition reimbursement for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent
· Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
Work character & ethic, grit; ability to overcome obstacles; resourcefulness and perseverance.
2-4 years related industry experience; bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. Specific related experience can substitute degree type.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Technology and best practices, technical writing, sales, customer service, detailed analysis, customer relations, research protocols, communication.
Working Conditions:
INDUSTRIAL SETTINGS, PRODUCT AND COMMERCIALIZATION LABORATORY. OVERTIME NECESSARY AS NEEDED TO SATISFY CUSTOMERS/ CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS. SOME EQUIPMENT/TOOLS CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Preferred Qualifications:
Customer service, entrepreneurial coaching, industrial technology, robotic and/or product engineering, project management. Masters or PhD in engineering.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary: Commensurate
Job Posting Link to Apply: Lamar University | Manufacturing Specialist, SETMAC #443370