Application Engineer-Bearings

NPAworldwide; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

Expense Reimbursement

Auto Allowance

Health Insurance

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a senior service leader for our machine tool spindle repair operations in Winston-Salem, NC. The role oversees the service facility and directs repair activities, ensuring high-quality results for customers with tight tolerances.

The position requires deep expertise in super precision rolling element bearings, rotating equipment, and related failure analysis, with strong leadership and communication skills to guide technicians and collaborate with Sales and the Midwest

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of super precision rolling element bearing engineering and its application in high-speed rotating equipment.
• Experience in machine tool service or machining/grinding is highly desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all functions of the service facility.
• Supervise and mentor Repair Technicians as direct reports.
• Coordinate with Midwest Service Center to balance workload and direct repairs to the most efficient facility.
• Support Sales with guidance and technical expertise to answer questions and provide cost and schedule estimates.
• Provide guidance on spindle failure causes and potential improvements.
• Review and finalize spindle evaluation reports and repair cost estimates for quotes.
• Schedule and assign spindle repairs to technicians based on experience and proficiency.
• Review Final Repair Reports to ensure standards and performance for customers.

Skills

Bearing engineering

Rotating equipment

Machine tool service

Failure analysis

Communication skills

Organized

Team player

Job description

Job Description:

Technical knowledge of super precision rolling element bearing application in high speed rotating equipment is required. Specific experience in machine tool service or machining / grinding is highly desired.

Job Description:

Technical knowledge of super precision rolling element bearing application in high speed rotating equipment is required. Specific experience in machine tool service or machining / grinding is highly desired.

General Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct all functions of service facility
• Supervise and mentor Repair Technicians as direct reports
• Coordinate with Midwest Service Center to balance workload and direct repairs to the facility that can perform the repair most efficiently
• Support Sales with guidance and technical expertise to answer questions and provide cost and schedule estimates
• Provide guidance on spindle cause of failure and potential improvements
• Review and finalize spindle evaluation reports - Determine repair costs of both purchased components and repair labor to formulate quotes
• Schedule and assign spindle repairs to Repair Technicians in keeping with their experience and proficiency
• Review and evaluate Final Repair Reports and spindle repairs to ensure that all was completed to standards and spindle will perform for the customer

Qualifications:

Technical knowledge of super precision rolling element bearing application in high-speed rotating equipment is Highly Desired. Specific experience in machine tool service or machining / grinding is highly desired.

Qualifications:

• Strong ethical / moral character and internally motivated
• A mechanical or electromechanical background of experience capable of performing engineering / calculations of rotating equipment machine elements
• Proficiency in super precision rolling element bearing engineering and application
• Experience in bearing and mechanical component failure analysis
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be well organized and committed to excellence
• A team player who is committed to customer service and adding value

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary
• Expense Reimbursement
• Auto Allowance
• Health Insurance
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

Why Is This a Great Opportunity:

This is a highly visible position that could quickly lead to a General Management position of the entire company.

Established and Growing machine tool spindle repair company.

Specific experience in machine tool service or machining/grinding is highly desired

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 90000

Salary Max : $ 110000

Currency Type : USD