Lead Spindle & Bearing Applications Engineer

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

Expense Reimbursement

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a technical leader for a spindle repair and service facility in the United States. You will oversee all service operations, mentor technicians, and coordinate with a regional center to optimize repairs and costs.

Ideal candidates have experience with super precision bearings in high-speed equipment and a strong background in machine tool service or machining/grinding. Salary is competitive with full benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of super precision rolling element bearing application in high-speed rotating equipment.
• Experience in machine tool service or machining/grinding is highly desired.
• Strong mechanical or electromechanical background capable of engineering calculations for rotating equipment components.

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 for efficiency.
• 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 determine repair costs to formulate quotes.
• Schedule and assign spindle repairs to technicians based on experience and proficiency.
• Review final repair reports to ensure standards are met and spindles will perform for customers.

Skills

Super precision bearing engineering

Rotating equipment calculations

Machine tool service experience

Repair/maintenance leadership

Tools

Bearing failure analysis

Job description

NPAworldwide is seeking a technical leader for a spindle repair and service facility in the United States. You will oversee all service operations, mentor technicians, and coordinate with a regional center to optimize repairs and costs.

Ideal candidates have experience with super precision bearings in high-speed equipment and a strong background in machine tool service or machining/grinding. Salary is competitive with full benefits and growth opportunities.