Bearing Application Engineer

Bearing Application Engineer

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a Bearing Application Engineer to join an established, growing machine tool spindle repair company in Winston-Salem, NC. This is an on-site role with high visibility across the business. The Bearing Application Engineer will run the local service operation, applying deep knowledge of precision bearings in high-speed rotating equipment, and the position offers a potential fast track to General Management of the entire company.

What You'll Do

• Lead every function of the service facility, from intake through final delivery.
• Mentor and supervise the Repair Technicians who report directly to you.
• Partner with an affiliated Midwest service location to balance workloads, routing each repair to whichever site can complete it most efficiently.
• Equip the sales team with technical insight, answering customer questions and supplying cost and schedule estimates.
• Diagnose the root causes of spindle failures and recommend improvements.
• Finalize spindle evaluation reports, pricing purchased components and repair labor to build accurate customer quotes.
• Assign spindle repair work to technicians based on each person's experience and proficiency.
• Validate completed repairs and final repair reports to confirm the work meets standards and every spindle performs reliably for the customer.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–10 years of relevant engineering or service experience.
• Technical command of Super Precision Rolling Element Bearing application in High-Speed Rotating Equipment.
• A mechanical or electromechanical background with the ability to run Engineering Calculations on rotating equipment machine elements.
• Proficiency in Super Precision Bearing Engineering and application.
• Hands-on experience in Bearing Failure Analysis and Mechanical Component Failure Analysis.
• Solid Verbal Communication and Written Communication skills.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and grounded in strong ethics, with a commitment to excellence.
• A collaborative team player focused on customer service and adding value.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Background in Machine Tool Service or Machining / Grinding.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 base
• Engagement: Full-time, direct hire; on-site in Winston-Salem, NC
• Benefits: Expense reimbursement, auto allowance, health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation and holidays
• Relocation: Negotiable

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you're doing more than pursuing a job, you're aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.