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New Exclusive Retained Searches from
Wingate Dunross, Inc.
My new client in Ventura, CA has retained me on a set of exciting new searches in the
field of 3D Printing, one of the hottest growth fields in the high-technology world.
Imagine a world where everybody can create.
Imagine the fastest and the most accurate 3D Printer.
Imagine a 3D Printer really easy-to-use.
A 3D Printer perfect for the industrial and professional users.
A 3D Printer driven by an Intelligent System, by a Cognitive System.
The Best Technology in The Best Design.
And now we need your help.
About My Client:
My Client is a 3D printing startup that integrates the latest exponential technologies in
components, sensors, optical systems and chemistry to apply Moore’s Law to a new,
proprietary 3D Printing technology. The result is a desktop, professional 3D Printer that
takes 3D Printing from hours to minutes making it FASTER, with a LARGER build volume, at
HIGHER resolutions and a LOWER cost. They're doing this with a user experience and a
design oriented approach making their 3D technology elegant and compact.
Their 3D printer has been designed to offer the best and the smartest ultra-fast 3D
Printing experience, from a clean cartridge system to a complete cognitive hardware and
stand-alone technology that let users adopt this machine quickly in any kind of
environment and for any type of usage.
(1) Chief Operating Officer (Ventura, CA)
The Chief Operating Officer position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
and is responsible and accountable for the planning, management, performance, and
improvement of the company operational management and growth. The COO serves as a key
member of the executive leadership team and represents the CEO and the Board in
interactions with employees, customers, vendors, partners, and other organizations.
Responsibilities:
* Provides direction and leadership in the identification, development, and implementation
of strategies, programs, ordinances, policies, decisions, assignments, and activities to
ensure efficient and effective results.
* Provides direction and leadership to the company in its executions and alignments of the
company strategic visions.
* Directs and evaluates the performance of organizational programs, and personnel; plans,
organizes, oversees, authorizes, and coordinates departmental and corporate wide systems,
routines, projects, assignments, and activities.
* Represents the company before various stakeholders (employees, customers, vendors, and
partners).
* Performs human resource responsibilities in leading the acquisition and development of a
diverse, inclusive, positive, high performing organization. Provide staff development
opportunities; use performance management tools; coach and counsel employees and managers;
and administer disciplinary action.
* Works closely with the CEO in strategic planning; developing implementation plans;
setting priorities; and serving as acting CEO in their absence.
* Performs other assigned responsibilities as delegated by the CEO and/or assigned through
the Board of Directors.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
* The ideal candidate has a track record of demonstrated leadership, proven
accomplishments, and established success in growing a company from a small to mid-size
level.
* The candidate would also be familiar with an additive manufacturing based business with
both hard and soft intellectual assets.
* Familiarity with equity evaluation of data driven companies is preferred.
* Must have strong leadership skills in organizational management, with soft skills to
build and lead leaders.
* Must also be very positive, fair minded, caring, and have clear visions and is a clear
communicator.
* A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college with major coursework in
business administration, engineering, or a closely related field is required. An MBA is
highly desirable.
* Minimum experience requirements include fifteen years of recent and increasingly
responsible administrative or managerial experience in a related industry.
The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable about:
* The principles, practices, and methods of leadership in a fast pace technology
organization, strategic planning, performance measurement, continuous quality improvement,
policies and system development and implementation;
* The principles and practices necessary to manage a lean manufacturing operation.
* The principles and practices of effective leadership and staff supervision, including
selection, training and development, dynamics of line-staff relationships, techniques of
effective interpersonal communications and relations, effective problem-solving and
decision-making techniques, planning and delegating work, performance evaluations,
positive recognition methods, and progressive discipline;
The ideal candidate must be able to:
* Evaluate, monitor, and lead service improvements designed to facilitate organizational
unity and the effective and efficient delivery of services;
* Initiate, develop, and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work
standards, and internal controls;
* Balance conflicting objectives and policies; diplomatically identify, negotiate and
administer effective resolutions;
* Select, motivate, supervise, and constructively evaluate managers and staff;
* Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information;
* Communicate effectively including strong written and oral communication skills;
* Provide effective leadership in a diversely staffed organization, consistent with
executive direction and company principles and values;
* Represent the company in the community and markets including public relations and
engagements;
* The selected candidate will be a confident leader and manager with strong interpersonal
and staff relationships skills.
* Candidate must be a good listener, possess energy and enthusiasm, and is vision and
mission driven.
* This person must be politically savvy, open to the ideas of others, flexible, able to
think outside the "box," create partnerships, build consensus, and bring harmony
and cohesion to the various interests of the company.
* The selected candidate must be fair in dealing with issues and people and possess
professional, personal, and spiritual integrity, high moral standards, and strong ethics.
* Candidate must also be flexible to adapt to the changing workforce environment and
engage staff in developing skills and attributes for future leadership roles.
* Other attributes include the ability to command and earn respect throughout all levels
of the organization and in the community, be a team player with a "can do"
attitude, and facilitate and resolve a variety of complex issues and challenges.
BENEFITS
* Competitive salary
* Attractive benefits package
(2) SOFTWARE ENGINEER
VENTURA (CA) | ENGINEERING | FULL-TIME
Job Description:
The Software Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, implementation and
maintenance of software for the 3D Printer.
Responsibilities:
Create technical specifications and develop software solutions based upon the
specifications
Design, develop and implement software and associated features on the 3D Printer
Design and develop user interfaces and application frameworks that support communication
with the 3D Printer Hardware and Firmware, 3D print file placement, file viewing, file
editing and assigning process values
Collaborate and work closely with Systems, Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineers to
develop and implement the software features desired by those Engineers
Perform design and code reviews, unit-tests and system integrations
Develop software requirements and software project plan
Support QA testing of the developed software
Participate in software alpha and beta test programs
Experience:
3 to 5 years of experience in the relevant Engineering discipline
Requirements:
BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Three years of experience developing commercial software applications
Proficient in C#, .NET and C++
Excellent Object Oriented Design skills
Good knowledge of Operating Systems
Excellent knowledge of Embedded Systems
Good understanding of Communication Protocols
Experience with Application frameworks and design patterns
Experience with GUI Development using frameworks
Proficiency using modern software development processes, including software configuration
management tools and defect tracking tools
Excellent documentation skills, communication skills and collaboration skills
(3) PRINT PROCESS ENGINEER
VENTURA (CA) | ENGINEERING | FULL-TIME
Job Description:
The Process Engineer will be responsible for the development and optimization of processes
for the 3D Printer and its Print technology involving new equipment and new materials.
Responsibilities:
Develop, optimize and test processes for 3D Print technology involving associated
hardware, software, materials and post-processing
Understand the complex system interactions between the software, hardware and materials as
they relate to the print process
Heavily interact with Materials, Software, Mechanical, Electrical and Optical Engineers,
while developing and optimizing processes with variable parameters using statistical
methods
Heavily participate in printer integration activities involving various Engineering
disciplines
Design test plans and execute testing of the 3D Printer’s hardware, software and
materials
Evaluate printer performance and suggest areas for improvement
Assist various Engineers to scale up hardware and materials for manufactureability
Independently conduct hands-on experiments and develop thorough reports on the research
Participate in software, hardware and materials alpha and beta test programs
Experience:
3 to 5 years of experience in the relevant Engineering discipline
Requirements:
BS or MS in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Strong analytical and problem solving skills to work on problems of diverse scope where
analysis of data requires evaluation of multiple variables simultaneously
Experience in selecting methods and techniques for defining problems and obtaining
solutions
Ability to identify the various abstract and concrete variables that control the process
and determine and optimize the effect of those variables on the print process
Ability to partner with various Engineering cross functions and identify and report
relevant problems
Experience and deep knowledge about statistics and process control
Ability to analyze the collected data and present the analysis in a statistical format
Ability to write reports, process guides and manuals
Strong communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills
(4) SYSTEMS ENGINEER
VENTURA (CA) | ENGINEERING | FULL-TIME
Job Description:
The Systems Engineer will be responsible for the system and subsystem (electrical and
mechanical) architecture and design of their 3D Printer including conception, analysis,
design, integration, optimization and testing of the System.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for analysis, design, building and integration of mechanical and electrical
systems and subsystems for the 3D Printer
Collaborate directly with other Engineers to specify system requirements, implement
designs and troubleshoot issues
Participate in design and development of motion control systems, motor drive electronics
and micro-processor boards
Conduct design review with other Engineers and prepare system design documents
Conceptualize test plans for end-to-end validation strategy around all design changes that
affect the printing process
Provide support for electrical and mechanical systems and subsystems from concept through
production
Identify appropriate vendors and build initial relationships for procurement
Experience:
3 to 5 years of experience in the relevant Engineering discipline
Requirements:
BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Proven experience in system requirements specification and design document preparation.
Strong knowledge of Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering principles,
processes and tools
Knowledge in electrical subsystem design
Strong understanding and knowledge of motion control systems and electric motors like
Stepper and Servo motors
Experience developing motor drive electronics for different motor types
Circuit board design experience utilizing micro-processor based hardware – preferred but
not required
Ability to develop low level firmware for processor based control boards
Project management capabilities - Ability to lead tasks, prioritizing actions, time
management
Experience with CAD is required (preferably with SolidWorks)
Hands on attitude with the ability to operate standard soldering and electrical test
equipment
Excellent documentation skills, communication skills and collaboration skills
If you are interested in applying for one or more of these positions, please respond with
a resume. Referrals and recommendations are also welcomed.
Best Regards,
Nicholas Meyler
President/GM, Technology
Wingate Dunross, Inc.
ph (818)597-3200 ext. 211
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