About the Role:

The Engineering Services Manager will lead and oversee the engineering services team within a manufacturing environment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical support, solutions, and support that drive operational excellence. This role is pivotal in managing manufacturing engineering projects from conception through completion, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet production goals and maintain equipment reliability. The manager will develop and implement strategies to optimize engineering processes, improve product quality, and reduce downtime, directly impacting the company's efficiency and profitability. They will serve as a key liaison between engineering, production, and maintenance departments, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Ultimately, this position is accountable for aligning manufacturing engineering services with business objectives to support sustainable growth and innovation within Bergkamp operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team by providing clear direction, coaching, and mentorship; foster a collaborative culture that prioritizes employee engagement, professional growth, and accountability for delivering exceptional service and technical solutions.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and scope. Support New Product Engineering Department.
• Develop and implement maintenance and reliability programs to enhance equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate external engineering support as needed.
• Ensure site compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, environmental, and company policies in all engineering activities.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and reports related to engineering services operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing processes and recommending enhancements.
• Support the integration of new technologies and equipment to improve manufacturing capabilities.
• Integrate new product development products into ERP (CSI).
• Maintain manufactured parts routers to ensure hours and operations are correct.
• Lead Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) philosophy and implementation of processes.
• Support Supply Chain with development of alternate products due to obsolescence or reduced cost.
• Accountable for Product regulations and reporting as determined.
• Accountable for Production warranty issues, resolution and process revision.
• Support Customer Care on field issues and repairs.

Skills:

The Engineering Services Manager will utilize technical expertise to analyze and resolve complex engineering challenges daily, ensuring manufacturing processes run smoothly and efficiently. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for managing the engineering team, coordinating with other departments, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Project management skills enable the manager to plan, execute, and monitor engineering initiatives effectively, balancing scope, time, and cost constraints. Analytical skills are applied to interpret data, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement strategies that enhance equipment reliability and production quality. Additionally, proficiency with engineering software and ERP systems supports decision-making and streamlines workflow management across engineering services. Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Solid Works.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management position.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment maintenance, and reliability engineering.
• Proficiency in project management and engineering software tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with QRM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP (CSI) systems and data analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and complex engineering projects.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, bend, kneel, climb stairs and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee must seldom lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. If lifting over 50 pounds employees should utilize a jib, overhead crane, or ask for assistance from other team members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
2. The work environment is usually an indoor setting with frequent exposure to outside elements. The noise level in the work environment is frequently high. In addition other elements that an employee could be exposed to occasionally in this work environment are but not limited to, dust, dirt, fumes and odors, mechanical and electrical hazards, fire hazards, and an elevated workplace. This position requires infrequent travel, which may involve exposure to extreme weather elements.

Work Location: Salina, Kansas. This is a full-time, on-site position and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.