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The FABLAB Director will provide oversight, management, direction, and supervision for the establishment and implementation of programs and activities of the Mott Community College FABLAB located in the Regional Technology Center. This position will report to the Assistant Vice President for Workforce & Economic Development. The Director will work closely with large to small companies, educational organizations and a variety of agencies to identify educational and training needs. The Director will initiate and oversee training and development activities that support existing clients while increasing net revenue via establishing new client relationships. The key expectation is the Director will operate the activities to be revenue generating, not just break even while ensuring that superior customer service is delivered.

The FABLAB supports product development activities brought by “clients” (students, community members and/or businesses) who desire to start businesses, take products to market, grow existing businesses and/or expand existing company product portfolios. The Director will support other FABLAB personnel and clients by consulting on the operation of software and equipment; engaging in the manufacture of prototype products; tracking usage, expenditures and revenue; maintaining equipment platforms; working with community partners focused on entrepreneurship and business ownership/expansion; representing Mott as a participant on various community/grant activities and supervising FABLAB Technicians and student interns/workers.

The Director will facilitate interaction and coordinate support for interested “clients” on the design/development of their product ideas. This position may require travel to companies and agencies throughout the college service areas; including but not limited to, Genesee, Shiawassee, Lapeer, and Livingston counties. Customization and delivery of training for offerings delivered to meet the needs of the customer. Maintain and uphold professional standards in all segments of the operation. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings, as needed. Increase the number and type of activities occurring with credit programs.

The FABLAB Director can supervise one (1) part-time FABLAB Technician, one (1) part-time consultant, and two (2) student workers/interns.

With or without accommodation, the employee in this position needs to move about and position him/herself to access files and operate a variety of prototyping machines including laser cutting systems, 3D printers, CNC routers, plasma cutters, vinyl cutters, plastics forming systems and other power equipment. The employee must be able to work at a desk for long periods of time and operate a computer workstation and telephone. It is necessary to communicate both in person and over the telephone with a large variety of people each day. It is also essential to occasionally transport materials weighing up to 50 pounds. The employee must, with or without accommodation, have the ability to detect information on a computer screen, for example checking email or creating spreadsheets.

This position requires work in a unique product development and prototyping laboratory and routinely exposes one to manufacturing and other technical environments. This may require lifting and positioning raw materials and/or products, loading materials into machines, fabricating working models of product ideas, and may occasionally involve work out of doors.
The minimum reasoning skills necessary for this position include the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The minimum language skills necessary for this position include the ability to read and interpret documents such as technical and business reports, blueprints and procedure manuals. The person must also have the ability to write complex reports and correspondence and be able to communicate effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

The minimum mathematical skills necessary for this position include the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. The person must also have the ability to apply concepts of algebra and trigonometry.

Full-time, 40 hours per week – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – 52 weeks per year. This position requires some evening and weekend hours to meet client and student demands, presentations, etc.

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

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As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0024. Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0373. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.