Lead Application Engineer, High-Speed Bearings & Spindles

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Auto Allowance

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a technically skilled leader to direct our spindle repair service facility. You will apply super precision bearing knowledge to high-speed rotating equipment and guide technicians, ensuring accurate cost estimates and on-time repairs.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Midwest Service Center, mentoring staff, and partnering with Sales to support technical inquiries.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of super precision rolling element bearing applications in high-speed rotating equipment.
• Experience in machine tool service or machining/grinding is highly desired.
• Strong ethical character and self-motivation.

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 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.

Skills

Bearing engineering

Machining/grinding

Mechanical background

Failure analysis

Communication skills

Organized

Team player

Customer service

Job description

NPAworldwide in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a technically skilled leader to direct our spindle repair service facility. You will apply super precision bearing knowledge to high-speed rotating equipment and guide technicians, ensuring accurate cost estimates and on-time repairs.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Midwest Service Center, mentoring staff, and partnering with Sales to support technical inquiries.