Director, Digital Manufacturing Commons, DMDII

 The Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) is the nation’s flagship research organization for applying cutting-edge digital technologies to reduce the time and cost of manufacturing and strengthen the capabilities of the U.S. supply chain.  The DMDII will develop, demonstrate, deploy and commercialize digital design and manufacturing technologies across key industries.

 The Digital Manufacturing Commons (DMC) is an industrial commons and online marketplace for workflow collaboration and business transactions, bringing together thousands of subject matter experts (SMEs), manufacturing companies, software providers, research institutes, and universities to collaborate on manufacturing and to accelerate technologies that integrate the elements of the digital thread.  The DMC is a unique approach to digital design and manufacturing that will integrate data sharing from the engineer’s desk to the shop floor manager to machine data and part maintenance.  The DMC will allow transactions and collaboration to occur around the design and manufacturing of a part or assembly, integrating a comprehensive 3D technical data package (TDP) across the product lifecycle. 

 The DMDII is seeking candidates for the position of DMC Director.  The DMC Director is responsible for the development and maintenance of the DMC, including oversight of all DMC development projects, site administration, requirements management and security.  The DMD Director will work with other elements of the Institute, including Research and Development, Technology Transition and Workforce Development, to ensure that the DMC includes functionality necessary for the successful execution of their initiatives.  It is anticipated that DMC development will follow an agile software development process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•       Design of an efficient and effective digital, online marketplace for workflow collaboration and business transactions

•       Implementation of robust collaborative workflow tools and processes

•       Establishment of common processes and rules of engagement for participants

•       Continual communication within DMDII to ensure growth and viability of the DMC

•       Management of the DMC organization, including site administration, physical and cyber security, and help desk support.

+ Qualifications

•       BS in Engineering or Science; MS or MBA preferred

•       5+ years’ experience in building collaborative research and development platforms, either in academia, government or industry.

•       Experience in implementation of effective collaborative work flow platforms

•       Strong track record in enabling commercialization of applied R&D

•       Agile software development expertise

•       Excellent communications and business skills

 +  Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

UI LABS is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position.  We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort.

 + About DMDII

As a pillar of President Obama’s investment in U.S. Manufacturing, the DMDII will be the nation’s flagship research institute in digital manufacturing and design innovation and a world-class, first-of-its-kind manufacturing hub with the capabilities, innovation, and collaboration necessary to transform American manufacturing.

 + About UI LABS

UI LABS is a not-for-profit, independent research, training, and commercialization engine focused on solving big problems. It curates partnerships that bring together innovative industrial partners and best-in-class technical capabilities and resources to tackle grand challenges. UI LABS accelerates innovations that contribute to the economic prosperity of Chicago and the greater Midwest by solving company-specific and industry-wide technological problems with global impact potential.