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BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition ID: 17961

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Category: Business Innovation & Transformation

Work Location: Davidson, NC (CSC)

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:

The Distinguished Technical Fellow serves as the organization's highest-level technical expert, providing strategic technical leadership in manufacturing research and innovation. This role shapes the technical direction of research initiatives while ensuring rigorous scientific standards across all projects. Working in close collaboration with the Director of Manufacturing Research and Technology, the Distinguished Technical Fellow advances the organization's technical capabilities through deep expertise in machining dynamics, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies. The position combines hands-on technical guidance with thought leadership to drive innovation, mentor technical talent, and enhance the organization's reputation in the manufacturing community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Provide strategic technical input for organizational research roadmap development, ensuring alignment with industry trends and business objectives.

+ Spearhead initiatives to explore emerging technologies and integrate them into practical, high-impact applications for manufacturing advancement.

+ Propose and secure funding for innovative research projects by identifying opportunities and building strong business cases.

+ Establish and uphold high standards for scientific rigor and technical quality in all research and development activities.

+ Conduct detailed reviews of methodologies, experimental designs, and findings to validate results and ensure alignment with industry best practices.

+ Drive the creation of advanced methodologies, tools, and processes to improve manufacturing efficiency, precision, and scalability.

+ Provide technical mentorship and guidance to researchers, engineers, and team leaders, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

+ Oversee the development of technical training programs and workshops to build organizational knowledge and expertise.

+ Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps, create individualized development plans, and cultivate future leaders.

+ Represent the organization at industry-leading conferences, forums, and academic events to enhance its technical reputation and visibility.

+ Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with universities, research institutions, industry bodies, and government agencies.

+ Publish high-impact research papers, white papers, and technical articles that establish the organization as a thought leader.

+ Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC’s vision and unity of purpose.

+ Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

What You Need:

+ Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field with focus on machining dynamics or manufacturing processes

+ 20+ years of experience in manufacturing research, with significant contributions to the field

+ Distinguished academic career with extensive publication record in high-impact journals

+ Proven history of successful research program development and leadership

+ Track record of securing and managing major research grants and initiatives

Bonus Points If You Have:

+ Comprehensive mastery of machining dynamics, process optimization, and manufacturing systems

+ Expert knowledge of mechanical vibrations, structural dynamics, and process modeling

+ Strong history of collaboration with national laboratories, industry partners, and academic institutions

+ Experience serving in technical leadership roles in professional societies and standards organizations

+ Significant portfolio of patents and technical innovations in manufacturing

+ Outstanding track record in mentoring and developing technical talent

+ Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences

Other Requirements:

+ A valid driver’s license may be required.

+ Position may require up to 50% of travel

+ This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (“ITAR”) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”).

*INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Why MSC? People. Collaboration. Insight. That’s how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 75+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.

When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Veterans, HOLA and DisABLEd as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future. If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build a better career at MSC.

Equal Opportunity Statement: At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any category protected by applicable law. By applying to this job you agree to the Application and Acknowledgment Declaration terms. Click HERE (https://jobs.mscdirect.com/content/Acknowledgement/?locale=en\_US&previewLink=true&referrerSave=false) to review.