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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.

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.

Bergkamp is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  In keeping with our commitment, Bergkamp will take the steps necessary to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.  Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Kate Dixon at (785) 825-1375.

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