Join UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers. UDRI contributes to the fulfillment of the University’s commitments to education, research and public service through the involvement of students, faculty and external partners. Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI achieved $2.75 billion in cumulative sponsored research in 2020. Sponsored research for 2020 alone exceeded $169 million. UDRI is ranked first in the nation among all colleges and universities for sponsored materials research, according to the National Science Foundation.

This position will support advanced manufacturing programs for sustainment activities. The position will utilize gages and program/operate a Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) to inspect metal and polymer parts in a low volume, high mix advanced manufacturing environment as well as develop process documentation for use by customers.

Minimum Qualifications:
–A minimum of 5 years directly related experience with manufacturing, inspection, quality control or quality system development/management in a manufacturing environment.
–Experience creating and running inspection programs using PC-DMIS
–Experience operating a Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM)
–Experience with GD&T
–Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and computer generated reports
–Effective organizational skills
–Demonstrated successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
–Effective verbal communication skills with team members at all levels
–Ability to relate to, and motivate work associates in the spirit of collaboration, relative to correcting mistakes and preventing them in the future
–Attention to detail
–Due to the nature of this position, US citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

–Experience programming and operating a Hexagon 7.10.7 SF CMM
–Holds certificate in Quality Control or willingness to obtain through this role
–Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting, CNC machining, forging, heat treat and additive manufacturing for metals and/or plastics
–ERP or MRP software experience
–Non Destructive Inspection experience
–Experience with UDRI procedures and processes
–Familiarity with lean concepts in a manufacturing environment (5S, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
 

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

A federal court on December 7, 2021, issued a ruling that suspends the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that applies to federal contractors nationwide. With this development, the University will pause any enforcement action against employees who have not complied with the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021 or to have requested an exemption to maintain their employment status.

The University will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic on campus and in the community as well as developments in federal and state requirements, and also will continue to regularly consult with public health officials and our medical panel. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, our protocols and requirements are subject to change depending on conditions on campus or in our community, and government requirements.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.