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About Us: At Bergkamp, we are a team proudly dedicated to the bigger purpose of making lives better by making roads better. We are people devoted to our craft with an all-in, respected team that has each other’s backs. We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, innovation, and asking the bigger questions. We’re servant leaders, industry leaders, and good people that operate with Kansas values. What do we do? We manufacture some of the coolest heavy equipment that is used to make and keep asphalt roads in better shape—and when our customers succeed, communities across the world thrive with better infrastructure. We think it’s some of the most exciting stuff happening in infrastructure today.

The Way We Do Things: We believe that a team of people who are humble, hungry and smart will deliver superior performance over the sum total of talented individuals; therefore, we are committed to achieving our mission through teamwork while honoring our core values.

1. A hungry team player(s) who shows active participation and engagement in department and companywide initiatives. Demonstrates a hunger for achieving results, learning, setting an example, and adding to the success of the team.
2. A humble team player(s) willing to collaborate, acknowledge the team’s individual strengths, and put the needs of the organization before themselves. Will do what it takes to help everyone succeed.
3. A smart team player(s) who has a common sense understanding about people. Demonstrates good judgement and intuition of group dynamics. Understands the impact of their words and actions and use that understanding for the benefit of the team.

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:

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.