Retained Searches from Wingate Dunross (3D Printing, Plating, Storage)

[Nicholas Meyler]

Retained Searches from Wingate Dunross


(1A)VP of Engineering (Ventura)

My 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.

About My Client:

This repeat-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.

We are currently hiring for the position of VP of Hardware Engineering and R&D in our Ventura California facility. This is rare and unique opportunity to build and scale the engineering department of a mixed hardware/firmware and software team.

As VP of Hardware Engineering and R&D you will be working on the definition and execution of the 3DPrinter roadmap and product delivery, expanding the technical capabilities of the organization, building hardware/firmware teams, managing multiple products and research projects, and working with our manufacturing partners.

Qualifications
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Experience in building and leading multi-disciplinary engineering team
Experience in fully bringing a product to market from concept to manufacturing
Experience in Project and Product Management
Experience in exploring and validating capabilities and techniques across chips, materials and manufacturing processes
Experience in Visual, UX design, Product Design, Industrial Design
Experience developing Proof of Concepts
Experience developing formal requirements
Experience in Rapid Prototyping
Experience in Hardware/Firmware Project Management
Experience managing Low Production Runs
Experience managing IP and Patent Application process

(1B) 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 ten to 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) OEM Marketing Manager (West Coast) 

This client is one of the world's largest electronic chemicals companies and they have retained me to identify candidates (ideally local) for a position based in Palo Alto, CA. They seek a talented marketing manager to work with OEMs and achieve design-ins using their proprietary chemicals and processes for interconnects (PWBs, and assembled parts).

Fluency in an Asian language would be a plus and travel is anticipated to be approximately 50%. The primary requirement for the position would be a track-record of accomplishment in working with OEMs to drive adoption of specific standard processes in surface finishing of PWBs and/or interconnects. 

BS or MS in Chemistry, Materials Science or Physical Science is needed; PhD would be a plus. Experience with electroless nickel, electroless copper, immersion gold and other plating processes for PWBs and laminates would be a plus. Must have good communication and "people" skills.

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in physical science or engineering discipline
Minimum of 8 years of industry experience, either at a PWB manufacturer, electronics assembly manufacturer (EMS), electrochemical material or manufacturing system supplier
Minimum of 4 years in a technical marketing role or equivalent, with responsibilities including working directly with electronics systems design/manufacturing companies (OEMs) with concentration on the specification of printed wiring boards, flexible circuits, and/or electronic components.
Track record of achieving superior results in development, market introduction and commercialization of new products and processes for printed wiring board manufacturing and/or finishing of electronic components.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fluent English language
Ability to travel frequently in all regions (estimate ~ 50% travel)

Desired Experience:
Masters degree or PhD in physical sciences or engineering discipline
MBA degree with concentration in marketing, innovation management or equivalent
Four or more years of experience working directly for an electronics system design/manufacturing company (OEM) with global leadership in telecommunication, consumer products, and/or automotive industries.
Experience in characterization and optimization of electrochemical processes.
Four or more years’ experience in a supervisory, project management or program management position, leading high-performance cross-functional teams of marketing, sales, engineering and R&D personnel.
Fluency in Japanese, Chinese or Korean language, and fluency in Asian cultures


(4) Senior Sales/Account Management Position, Novel Storage Solutions

JOB SUMMARY: 
Build and manage relationships with key decision-makers in enterprise systems companies which are current or potential customers. Manage sales process for innovative storage solutions which are in late development stage. Develop and communicate enterprise systems benefits using innovative storage solutions. Manage relationships with enterprise systems customers’ decision-makers, including procurement/supply chain teams, etc. The title is pretty flexible and could easily be a Director role (if appropriate), or possibly higher. 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: 
The applicant must have over 10 years experience in a senior role selling innovative, leading-edge storage solutions to major enterprise systems customers. Should have familiarity with enterprise systems architectures. Masters degree a plus. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED: 
Must be a strong communicator with customers 
Ability to write clearly and concisely in both text and Powerpoint documents 
Deep knowledge of the sales process for novel solutions to enterprise system customers 
Strong record of success in closed deals 
Effective at presentation of ideas
LOCATION: Flexible, must be willing to travel.

If you are interested in applying for one 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
<nickm at wdsearch.com>
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28632 Roadside Drive
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
United States
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