Maker Space Manager

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Maker Space Manager - CAD, CAM, 3D printing, CNC routing, laser cutting - Edinburgh - 4 Months - Up to £300 per day

THE COMPANY

Spring Technology's Edinburgh based client is in the process of creating and providing a Maker Space facility, specifically designed to provide a high quality, high technology, low quantity prototyping service to enable advances in research as well as providing customers with access to a wide range of content.

THE ROLE

Spring Technology are currently recruiting a Maker Space Manager for an initial 4 month contract based in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will have an important role in helping to create, plan, support and manage the initial stages of the project to get it up on its feet. This will include day to management within the space, offering support to users. You will also be required to take control of event planning and management including workshops, as well as take responsibility for health and safety and ensuring the space is compliant with legal, insurance and guideline policies.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

*Good understanding of CAD and CAM

*Good knowledge of rapid prototyping equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers)

*Educated to first degree level, preferably in an engineering discipline

*Strong experience in commercial relations and growing business relationships

*Excellent knowledge of electronics

*Strong communication skills and attention to providing a great service

*Ability to communicate complex information clearly

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

*Previous experience of Maker Space environments

*Excellent technical knowledge of digital manufacturing equipment and processes i.e laser cutting, CNC routing, milling etc

*Excellent technical knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD drawing packages, preferably open source

*Product design experience

*First aid certification

*Experience in risk assessment

BENEFITS

*Opportunity to work in large public sector client on a variety of projects

*Possibility of contract extension

*Central location

*Good access to public transport links

If you are interested in being considered please apply with your most recent CV and day rate expectations. If successful, Spring Technology will be in touch to discuss the next stages. Please note that the deadline for applications is Monday the 14th of November at 9am. Any applications received after this time will not be considered.

Spring Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Spring Technology is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.