Job ID: 57270 Hiring Department Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Job Description The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) in Rolla, Missouri is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Aerospace Engineering at the assistant professor rank. Applicants are sought with a priority on those with expertise in aerospace research for extreme environments focused on Hypersonics and Space Systems, which are among two key thrust areas of the program. Other candidates with expertise in the general areas of Intelligent and Autonomous Systems for Aerospace Vehicles, Flight Dynamics and Control, Propulsion, Aerodynamics, and Aerospace Structures are also encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will demonstrate alignment with S&T's multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator research centers and programs, particularly the Center for Aerospace Manufacturing Technology, the Intelligent Systems Center, the Center for Research in Energy and the Environment, and the four centers of the Kummer Institute (https://kummerinstitute.mst.edu), which was established through a $300 million gift transforming S&T by cultivating leadership and technological innovation, nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering expansion of academic-industry partnerships to address the emerging needs of industry, and creating economic growth for the region, state and nation. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering positively impacts society through ground-breaking research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education spanning a legacy of over 100 years. It is the largest department on campus, with both programs being the largest and highest ranked among public institutions in Missouri. Both programs also have the highest student placement rate. The department has nearly tripled its research expenditures in the last four years, had five junior faculty receive CAREER and DoD Young Investigator awards in the last ten years, and cultivated several Ph.D. students with prestigious fellowships from NASA, NSF, and DoD. The department is situated in a state-of-the-art 145,000 ft2 facility and has 28 internationally recognized tenured/tenure-track faculty, 9 teaching faculty, 10 staff members, over 160 graduate students (including 80 Ph.D. students), over 1,400 undergraduate students, and over 13,000 living alumni. Further details on the department and the Aerospace Engineering program may be found at: https://mae.mst.edu/ Qualifications Applicants should demonstrate previous excellence in research and provide evidence of potential for excellence in (a) establishing a strong, externally funded research program, (b) high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and (c) service in the applicant's professional community and our institution. Qualified candidates will possess a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field. Applicants are encouraged to clearly detail how their aerospace-related education and experience will be reflected in their research and teaching activities at S&T and elaborate on their potential contributions to the existing research activities in hypersonics, space systems, and other areas in the department and the university. Application Materials Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of: 1) a cover letter, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) a research statement, 4) a teaching statement, and 5) complete contact information for at least four references to Missouri S&T's Human Resources Office at: https://hr.mst.edu/careers/ using Reference Number 00096272. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word. The review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. For more information prior to submitting an application, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Professor Serhat Hosder, at hosders@mst.edu. Community Information University Information Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers. KUMMER COLLEGE Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE), Kummer Student Programs and the Division of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (TTED). COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC) Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI. COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE) The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. About Rolla Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.
See More Details >>Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job title: Mechanical Engineer, Project Engineering Lead Location: Springfield or Sedalia, MO (Hybrid) About Us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview Are you ready to take the reins on game-changing engineering initiatives that shape the future of industrial technology? We’re seeking a Project Engineering Lead to champion high-impact programs at our Industrial Technologies and Services Americas HQ in Quincy, IL or our Springfield or Sedalia, MO sites In this high-visibility role, you’ll lead the charge on strategic Innovate to Value (i2V), New Product Development (NPD), and New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects—driving forward our industry-leading Positive Displacement Blower and Blower Package product lines. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation, taking mission-critical projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring best-in-class technical execution, on-time delivery, and cost effectiveness. Your work will directly align with our Making Life Better (MLB) vision and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives—making a tangible impact on both our customers and the business. But this role is more than just execution. As a strategic thought leader, you’ll shape long-term technology and product roadmaps, support forecasting and portfolio planning, and influence the direction of future innovation. You’ll work cross-functionally, building trust-based partnerships with engineering, product management, operations, and executive leadership—guiding teams through complex challenges with clarity and confidence. We’re looking for a driven engineering leader who brings: • A strong grasp of the full product development lifecycle, from ideation through launch. • Proven success in leading complex, cross-functional projects. • Sharp business acumen and the ability to balance technical rigor with strategic vision. • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills. • A passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and making a difference. If you're energized by the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, solve tough engineering challenges, and drive innovation that matters—we want to hear from you. Responsibilities • Prepare designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, serial production implementation and design validation plans and reports. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to production. • Proficiency using engineering principles and processes according to the Ingersoll Rand Project Execution (IRPX) framework. • Assists in defining project scope and requirements, involving all relevant stakeholders to ensure business and customer needs are met. • Monitor progress and performance with respect to the project plan, utilizing the Ingersoll Rand Execution Excellence (IRX) processes and tools; taking proactive action to resolve operational problems and constraints to minimize risks and delays. • Identify, develop, and gather the resources necessary to complete projects and programs. • Prepare engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors. • Recognized as a subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. • Manage large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. • Coach, review and delegate work to project team members and cross-functional peers. Manage and delegate responsibilities and assignments to direct and/or indirect reports. • Facilitate training and mentoring of project team members to develop competencies and skillsets needed to fulfill project requirements and promote key talent development and growth. • Work with PD Blower and Blower Package product lines to improve design, performance, and/or manufacturing process. • Support Engineering efforts on critical projects which includes idea development, prototype, project execution, and plant/business system implementation. • Design and/or re-design new and existing product lines. • Produce cost effective designs, complex layouts assemblies, detail parts drawings, and generate associated bills of materials. • Design and implement test programs to insure designs are adequate for intended purpose and meet specifications and functional requirements • Evaluate existing products for re-design based on feedback from manufacturing, quality, or assembly and assess functionality to determine product effectiveness for customers. • Collect product data via reports, manufacturing, assembly, and testing. • Provide technical guidance to team members including Sourcing, Operations, Customer Service, and Marketing with respect to product-based education and decisions. • Work with team to standardize and improve product offering through Innovate to Value (i2V), New Product Development (NPD) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects and processes. • Utilize and improve upon Ingersoll Rand and industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project life cycle and develop standard work to drive process consistency and excellence across the organization. • Work closely with Customer Service, Field Service, and Manufacturing personnel to resolve issues regarding legacy and new products. • Project involvement in patent applications for new or existing products. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering • Certifications in Project Management and/or Business Administration (i.e. PMP, MBA) desired • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in rotating equipment and package design • 5+ years of experience with Gardner Denver or business systems, processes and products. • Strong proficiency in thermodynamics and compressible flow desired. • Solid Modeling CAD skills (PTC Creo, or SolidWorks, and/or Windchill) and experience with PLM tools. • Computer Aided Engineering experience in FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), preferably using Ansys and/or Converge software experience. • Superior analytical skills required with excellent communication and organizational skills. • Basic understanding of design and manufacturing principles. • Experience with ERP software, preferably using SAP ECC 6.0 Core Competencies • Solid mechanical aptitude in lieu of having rotating equipment experience, with previous exposure to design of industrial equipment and machinery. • Superior collaboration and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with and influence all functions, customers, and stakeholders. • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage conflict and inspire team members in order to respond and thrive through change and ambiguity. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to navigate conflict, inspire teams, and drive success through change and uncertainty. • Passionate self-starter, with demonstrated knowledge, experience and drive to inspire and coach others to reach their full potential. • Must be capable of working in a fast-paced, creative, results-oriented atmosphere. Preferences • Master’s Degree • Experience in acoustic and vibration analysis highly desired. • Rotor and impeller profile design experience • Plant or manufacturing operations experience beneficial • Experience in machining, casting, injection molding, fabrication, and gear design and analysis Travel and Work Arrangements • This Hybrid role is based in Springfield or Sedalia, MO or in our Quincy, IL R&D HQ. • 3 onsite days and 2 Work From Home. • Limited travel in between sites is anticpated at less than 10% What We Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. The pay range for this role is $95,000 - $115,000. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com. What We Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
See More Details >>At Solvus Global, We Are… Innovators, Engineers, Entrepreneurs, Makers, Creators, Dreamers, DOERS Solvus Global is a technology innovation start-up focused on solving problems in the materials and manufacturing space. We are a diverse team of engineers & scientists dedicated to leveraging our Knowledge Capital to develop critical solutions for our customers. Often, those solutions have much greater impact than just one organization and so we focus our innovations on Enterprise Solutions. Our team spins out core technology areas into standalone startups ready to build a team, raise capital, and launch a product/service that solves a critical challenge across entire market domains in materials & manufacturing. The Opportunity with Solvus Global Is… Dynamic, Engaging, Cross-Disciplinary, Cutting-Edge, Flexible, EMPOWERING We are currently looking for a Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer who loves working in a dynamic environment and is excited to grow with a team around additive and advanced manufacturing technologies. As a Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer with Solvus Global you will work with team members from many fields (mechanical, controls, software, etc.) to identify part-production opportunities, define the material and process challenges, develop the process & procedure, validate the process, and ultimately deploy the process into full production. As an Additive Manufacturing Engineer, you will especially be responsible for all aspects of operating and supporting polymer-based additive manufacturing equipment, identifying key additional technologies to bring in-house, and designing and executing optimization studies for new materials, parts, and processes. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include communication with team members about project objectives and status, operating additive manufacturing equipment, and analyzing test coupons and components you’ve manufactured. Required Attributes & Skills • Must be a US Person according to FAR22 CFR 120.15-US Person • Strong experience in metal-based additive manufacturing processes • Strong materials background in metals • Experience leading teams in project execution • Ability to take and give direction well as well as excellent communication skills • Demonstrated capability of interfacing with external customers/vendors and on custom projects • Problem solving skills and a desire to develop new skills on the job • Experience with CAD; Fusion 360 and Solidworks preferred Advantageous Attributes & Skills • Degree in Mechanical, Materials or Welding Engineering • Experience in revenue generation and strong understanding of business value • Strong desire to understand both technology and business aspects of engineering • Experience with metallographic analysis, mechanical testing, non-destructive evaluation, and/or failure analysis • Equipment inspection experience (with preventative maintenance) • Experience working with/for the US DOD or other government entities • Industrial Robotics Experience, specifically ABB and Robot Studio • WAAM/Wire DED, FSAM, and/or Cold Spray additive manufacturing experience • Hypermill, Siemens NX, Python, Matlab, and/or Paraview software experience • AS9100D and/or ISO 9001 Quality experience Job Type: Full-time Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Rolla, MO, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in this field generally span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 436 mechanical trade professionals in Rolla, with wages averaging around $875 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild facilitate the search for apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $46,786 annually for experienced professionals.
