Lockheed Martin Endowed Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute

Department

College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design

Summary

MSU Denver seeks a visionary, manufacturing industry experienced Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute (AMSI) to lead a dual mandate: (1) operate an Industry 4.0 Center of Excellence (COE) that serves Colorado manufacturers through demos, training, micro‑credentials, and sponsor partnerships; and (2) stand up and steward a Master’s of Science in Innovation (Industry 4.0/5.0) graduate program, emphasizing AI‑driven, model‑based manufacturing with a strong human‑centered (Industry 5.0) and space/hi‑rel quality focus. The Director is the Institute’s chief integrator—linking industry, faculty, labs, and students—and is accountable for growth, quality, compliance, and impact.

Reports to: Dean, College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering & Design (CACED)

Type: 12‑month administrative staff (endowed directorship) with potential teaching load by mutual agreement

Key Responsibilities

1) Institute Leadership & Strategy

• Set and execute the Advanced Manufacturing program’s mission, vision, and annual plan; drive the programs strategy by advancing industry relevant technologies, practices, and partnerships that prepare students for immediate workforce impact and address critical manufacturing workforce gaps, while ensuring alignment with college and university strategy, budgets, and policies.

• Maintain a high‑functioning Advisory Board with an outcomes/KPI dashboard (sponsors, student credit hours, enrollments—including 4+1, badge revenue, placements).

2) Industry 4.0 Center of Excellence (COE)

• Lead and scale the fee‑for‑service + partnerships engine: demonstrations, corporate training (standard/custom), micro‑credentials/certificates, applied R&D, capstone sponsorships, and selective lab/equipment access.
• Leverage Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Association (CAMA) networks and state/federal awards (OEDIT, EDA) to convene industry partners, launch high-impact programming, and generate applied industry projects.
• Standardize scoping, IP, safety, and KPI templates for company projects; ensure prudent financial management and risk controls.

3) Graduate Program: MS in Innovation (Industry 4.0/5.0)

• Utilize industry-driven principles aligned with college program requirements to lead the launch and continuous improvement of the MS in Innovation, featuring an AMSI core in AI for Production, Digital Thread/Model-Based Engineering, Metrology & Automation, and Reliability/Cleanliness for Space, with both Plan A (Thesis) and Plan B (Industry Studio) pathways.
• Build the Center of Excellence (COE) → MS pipeline: make COE badges pre‑reqs that stack into the MS; ensure a reliable sponsor flow for Industry Studios each term.
• Coordinate cross‑college delivery (Aerospace/Design/Engineering/Computer Science/Aviation), 4+1 pathways, assessment artifacts (FAI/NCR, SPC dashboards), and accreditation‑ready documentation.

4) Academic & Student Success (selective teaching load)

• Partner with academic departments to align curricula with current and emerging industry needs; strategically schedule AMSI-tagged laboratories; and expand internships, apprenticeships, and graduate placement with manufacturing employers.
• When teaching, model industry best practices in human-in-the-loop and ethical AI, along with rigorous model-based work instructions and documentation (e.g., MBWI, digital travelers, scan-to-model overlays).

5) Laboratory & Compliance Stewardship

• Oversee AMSI labs/testbeds (additive/hybrid CAM, metrology/vision, tele‑ops cobot, VR/AR, vacuum/outgassing) for safe, scheduled, cross‑program use and cross-program access while maximizing opportunities for industry collaboration and applied research.

• Enforce OT/robotics safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), segmented networks, and (as applicable) export control/ITAR segregation and documentation supporting industry partnerships through rigorous documentation and adherence to regulatory standards.

6) Advancement, Grants, and External Relations

• Partner with Advancement on gifts/sponsorships; write/manage grants; grow fee‑for‑service revenue; cultivate tenants/partners in the AES building.

7) Administration & Reporting

• Prepare annual reports, budget plans, and periodic reviews; supervise and evaluate AMSI staff; manage MOUs with academic units and external partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited institution required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, defined as 10 or more years of manufacturing industry experience (t