Manager, Digital Manufacturing

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Job Location

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research - Danville, VA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Manufacturing

Description

About IALR
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research, advanced learning, economic development, advanced manufacturing, and conference services. Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. We discover breakthroughs, create opportunity, grow innovation, power progress, and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in daily preserving and delivering this mission.

About the Role
The Manager, Digital Manufacturing plays a key role in advancing automation and robotics training to support local industry. This position is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Center for Manufacturing Advancement's Industry 4.0 lab, fostering industry relationships, and leading projects that drive manufacturing modernization. The Manager will collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of advanced manufacturing initiatives, from planning through evaluation, while delivering impactful training opportunities that align with the needs of the manufacturing sector.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develops industry relationships and serves on appropriate Committees
Develops effective communication strategies to manage projects across multiple regions.
Ensures that project goals are met and develops strategies for remedial actions, as necessary
Ensures proper and timely collection of data from the participating partners. Provides reports to leadership and grant and contract awarding bodies as requested
Ensures compliance with requirements and adherence to program guidelines, program contracts and/or regulatory standards
Partners with other staff to provide training opportunities to local industry
Facilitates training opportunities for local industry for manufacturing improvements and modernization
Manages projects from conception to implementation and evaluation
Participates in professional development activities related to the advanced manufacturing initiatives
Executes the terms of grants and contracts and ensures strategic program execution of advanced manufacturing projects
Interacts within IALR and with outside stakeholders, including industry and educational partners, prospective industry and clients, local and regional economic developers, state and federal government entities, and grant and contract stakeholders
Performs other related duties as required

Work Location
We are looking for staff to work onsite in Danville, VA.

The Ideal Candidate

Associate's degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology or a similar discipline is required.
FANUC Robotics Certification is preferred. Candidates with other Robotics Certifications from Yaskawa or Universal Robotics are also accepted. Candidates without a Robotics Certification must be willing to obtain a certification in one-year.
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience that includes robotics, automation, and process control
Experience with fiscal management required
Must have experience with advanced programming techniques, specifically the Allen Bradley PLC Technology
Experience with mobile industrial robotics preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office products
Ability to communicate both orally and written is required
Ability to speak well in public settings
Ability to process vague, abstract verbal and written instructions
Ability to work under stress, interruptions, and tight deadlines
Demonstrated project management ability, serving in a leadership role on a project(s) of similar scope
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships
Must be able to work independently and make well-informed decisions with an understanding of initiative-wide and statewide implications
Must possess the ability to lead others and meet deadlines effectively.
Knowledge of and experience with experience in workforce training
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the ability to work independently, as well as work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel throughout Southern Virginia as well as occasional out-of-state trips

Essential Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a desk using a computer for documentation, audits, and reporting.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Frequent standing and walking within office areas and operational spaces, such as labs or manufacturing areas, during audits and inspections.
Ability to bend, stoop, and reach when accessing files, equipment, or documentation storage.
Visual acuity for detailed document review, data analysis, and quality inspections.
Manual dexterity for handling documents, using quality measurement tools, and data entry.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication for conducting training, leading audits, and reporting findings.
Ability to travel occasionally for external supplier audits and evaluations, with the ability to drive or use other forms of transportation as needed.

Salary & Benefits
IALR will offer a salary of $80,000 - $90,000 plus applicable shift differential. IALR offers unique career opportunities in an innovative environment, all to support the economic transformation of Southern Virginia. Eligible employees are afforded excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage with lower-than-expected costs and participate in the Virginia Retirement System to save for their future.

How to Apply
Apply online at www.ialr.org/employment. Interviews will begin as qualified applicants are identified.

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