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CHIEF ENGINEER
Bryant Grinder, a 103-year-old manufacturer of ultra-precision grinding machines,
is looking for an experienced, hands-on Chief Mechanical Engineer with project
management experience to oversee and manage engineering staff, and conceptualize,
design, evaluate and detail state-of-the-art, high-precision machine tools, new and/or
remanufactured, grinding machine spindles, hydrostatic way systems, and other
machine tool components to meet customer requirements for machine
process, performance and safety.
Candidates will have proven engineering and project management experience, with a
focus in grinding machine application and design, and be able to analyze machine
functions and parts to design or redesign replacement parts and assemblies. Research
and specify components to build such systems and parts meeting safety criteria and
specifications. Create designs for parts that are simple, robust, reliable and require
minimal maintenance, and provide for operator safety.
Oversee and manage all engineering and manufacturing projects from inception through
completion, in conjunction with the sales team and shop foreman, including assist with
machine teardown and evaluation as required. Coordinate and manage project leaders
and other designers to assure design, time and financial objectives are met. Maintain
complete and accurate engineering drawing files and bills of material. Write instruction
manuals as required by company standard operating procedures.
As needed, interface with customers, work with shop foreman and assembly technicians
to provide technical assistance, resolve technical questions, make engineering design
changes to facilitate machine assembly and function. Assist with start-up and try-out of
machines prior to shipment. Production and process knowledge required.
Using CAD programs perform theoretical and concept modeling, conceptualize machine
design and application, machine component stress analysis. Should be familiar with
grinding machine theory, electro-mechanical design and CNC operational theory, with an
innovative approach to problem-solving.
The Chief Mechanical Engineer is responsible for profit and loss for engineering and
manufacturing. Applicants should have background in machine tool design /
application. Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally (or in writing) and
through drawings to work with in-house manufacturing and sub-contractors to produce
accurate finished machine components. Must be able to manage projects from inception
through completion. Applicants should be highly detail oriented and organized. Must be
able to travel within the U.S. and internationally at the request of the company (travel is
usually less than 10% of the job). Non-U.S. citizens must supply appropriate work
authorization documentation.
Degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent in mechanical engineering and project
management experience, with a focus in machine tool design / application. Proficiency
with AutoDesk Inventor preferred.
Vermont Machine Tool / Bryant Grinder offers competitive pay, health, dental, STD and
life insurance, HSA, and 401(k), paid holidays and vacations.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL, FAX OR U.S. MAIL. Resumes
without a cover letter will not be considered. Cover letter should clearly state name,
contact address, permanent address, telephone (or cell phone) number, and availability
for both phone and in-person interviews, as well as interest in and qualifications for this
particular position.
Direct applications and resumes to:
Leslie R. Kanerva,
Vermont Machine Tool / Bryant Grinder
65 Pearl Street
Springfield, VT 05156
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Fax 802-885-3266
Jen St. Laurence
Director, Career Services
Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth
14 Engineering Drive
Hanover, NH 03755
Ph: 603-646-1490
http://engineering.dartmouth.edu/careers/
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