Location: UM6P campus, Nouaceur
Report to: Technical Manager / General manager
Entity: Africa Center of Manufacturing Excellence (ACME) is a Technology development platform focused on Advanced Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and automation and tooling
Mission: The Professor (rank to be determined according to the candidate’s profile) / Scientific & Research lead will oversee the development of real-world solutions for industry partners through applied research and knowledge transfer projects identified by the board of the center. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Build strong vibrant team in the focused areas of R&D of the center
- Collaborate on the overall intellectual direction of the research-related activity or partnership
- Support application for external funding and project proposal development
- Use technical expertise and knowledge of Design and manufacturing to develop concepts, design, manufacture, integrate and test prototyped solutions
- Provide deep subject matter and technical expertise for applied research projects
- Provide practical and industrial solutions for applied research projects
- Ensure execution of applied research projects in collaboration with college faculty, staff and industry partners
- Attend meetings and presents project scopes, deliverables and metrics
- Participate in the technical evaluation of manufacturing equipment and provide recommendations for purchasing new machinery
- Prepares and implements action plans to launch and manage projects and assist Research Assistants in the preparation of materials and final reports
- Assist in the follow-up activities with industry clients or founders
- Present findings at internal and external events, including conferences and seminars
- Identify human resource needs and participate in the hiring process
- Supervise Student Researchers and Research Engineers
- Contribute the preparation and review of Standards Operating Procedures for the activities of the center
- Ensure the safety of the employees of the center
- Successfully completed a Master of Science in Mechanical, electromechanical or electrical engineering or a related field.
- PhD in relevant engineering fields or scientific areas related the stated activities of the center
- A minimum of 5 years' experience working in an advanced manufacturing or applied-research environment with significant industrial research experience
- Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering R&D projects in the following areas is highly recommended:
- Additive Manufacturing
- Robotics
- Design & prototyping
- Materials & manufacturing
- Advanced automatization
- Industry 4.0
- Demonstrable team leadership experience
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in english & french.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a variety of partners.