About this opportunity
WWU College of Business & Economics lists this MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING LAB MANAGER opportunity in bellingham, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Title: Instructional & Classroom Support Technician 4
Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 83,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master’s-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
About the Department
The College of Science and Engineering and the Engineering & Design Department support Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
About the Position
In this position you will directly support the academic mission of the Engineering & Design Department by having primary responsibility for managing, maintaining, and supervising the Manufacturing Engineering laboratory suite for teaching and research purposes. You will be responsible for collaborating with faculty in planning, developing, and implementing laboratory curriculum and experiences as an integral part of the academic programs in the Department, and for providing technical expertise to support senior projects and research projects.
The area of responsibility includes the machining lab, waterjet FabLab, Learning Factory, and metrology lab.
Additional Responsibilities Include
Hiring, training, and supervising laboratory teaching assistants;
Setting, maintaining, training, documenting, and enforcing laboratory use and safety policies, including chemical inventory control, use, and disposal in compliance with University policies and State, and Federal laws;
Training and supervising laboratory users;
Planning and implementing changes and improvements in the laboratory;
Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment;
Providing technical services for faculty, staff, and students that require equipment housed in this laboratory.
This position requires hands‑on proficiency and an understanding of basic mechanical, scientific, engineering, and Computer‑Aided Design and Manufacturing principles.
For Washington State HR purposes this position is classified as a Instructional and Classroom Support Technician 4.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science
Experience with operating fabrication and/or laboratory equipment. Examples include, but are not limited to:
Manual and CNC machining
Welding
Metrology
Proficiency with CAD, CAM, and CNC machining including part design, path planning, and machine operation
Experience using computers for design, analysis, simulation, programming and/or planning
Familiarity with technical communication standards and codes. Examples include, but are not limited to:
Engineering drawings
OSHA standards
Industrial Hygiene
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues
Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with modern manufacturing in an industrial setting
Experience working in a higher education laboratory setting
Experience teaching or as a teaching assistant
Experience with chemical inventory, management, or disposal
Experience with other manufacturing processes such as water jet cutting, sheet metal forming, or casting
Experience with metrology equipment
Experience with robotics and automation equipment.
Experience maintaining fabrication and laboratory equipment
Experience with employee training and supervision in a laboratory or industrial setting
Salary
Salary $4,888 - $6,575/month depending on qualifications and experience. This position is eligible for overtime.
Bargaining Unit
This position is part of bargaining unit PT and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Public School Employees of WWU.
Closing Date Notes
Application review begins September 10, 2026; position is open until filled
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations
Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Employment Diversity, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay);
WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, or 711 (Washington Relay).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off‑campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the office of the Vice President for enrollment and Student Services. The report can be found at
Compliance and Background Check
All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires.
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Worksite address
bellingham, WA, 98227, US
Who can apply
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