Application Engineer - Bearings

***Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent resident basis. StaffRight Associates and our clients do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

The Opportunity

An exceptional leadership and technical opportunity has emerged for a driven engineering professional to make a visible impact with a premier, expanding organization specializing in machine tool spindle restoration. StaffRight Associates has been engaged to identify an expert who will spearhead operations at a key service facility, with a direct and rapid trajectory toward overseeing enterprise-wide operations as General Manager. Acting as a strategic external talent partner, StaffRight Associates is managing this search on behalf of our client to find a candidate capable of bridging advanced engineering expertise with facility leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Operations: Direct and optimize all operational workflows and productivity metrics for the specialized service facility.

• Mentor Talent: Supervise, support, and develop a dedicated team of hands-on Repair Technicians.

• Synchronize Logistics: Partner with regional service centers to balance workforce distribution and route repair projects to the most efficient facility.

• Empower Sales Teams: Provide critical technical consultations, engineering insights, and precise cost and scheduling projections to the business development division.

• Diagnose Systems: Analyze high-speed components to identify root causes of failure and engineer strategic mechanical improvements.

• Formulate Valuations: Assess component evaluations, calculate material and labor expenditures, and finalize commercial project quotes.

• Optimize Workflow: Delegate and schedule repair assignments based on individual technician capabilities and project complexity.

• Enforce Quality Assurance: Validate final inspection documentation and technical benchmarks to guarantee that delivered systems achieve maximum performance metrics.

What You Bring

• Application Engineers expertise coupled with a deep familiarity with Rotating Equipment mechanics.

• Comprehensive mastery of Super Precision Rolling Element Bearings and their integration into complex machinery.

• Proven familiarity with Machine Tool Service, Machining, or Grinding operational frameworks.

• Substantial background in Bearing Failure Analysis and Mechanical Component Failure Analysis.

• A solid background in Mechanical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering, with the capacity to execute advanced calculations for Machine Elements.

• Strong organizational talents combined with excellent verbal and written communications.

• An intrinsic drive for operational excellence, customer service alignment, and collaborative teamwork.

• A minimum of 2 to 10 years of relevant professional experience; a completed University Bachelor''''s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.

Compensation & Total Rewards

This full-time, direct-hire position offers a structured compensation framework built to reward operational leadership and technical mastery:

• Annual Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 base compensation range

• Base Salary protection with additional Expense Reimbursement

• Dedicated Auto Allowance

• Comprehensive Health Insurance

• 401(K) With Company Match program

• Allotted Paid Vacation & Holidays

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.