Director of Engineering Services

Responsibilities

• How you will do it
• Technical Oversight
• Develop and Implement strategies to improve manufacturing processes ensuring quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency in our operation.
• Coach the technical teams on problem solving when applicable and lead problem solving teams when required.
• Drive the consistent implementation of the US/CAN Manufacturing Operating system across St. Joseph partnering with other sites and regional teams ensuring best practices are followed.
• Lead the Campus to embrace lean manufacturing concepts leveraging tools and culture to eliminate waste.
• Oversee maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems including PLCs, robotics, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, NFPA 70E).
• Lead commissioning and integration of new equipment and technologies.
• Lead / Support strategic projects (expansion, capacity increase, new model launch).
• Leverage modern tools and technology including advanced digital, AI, Machine Learning to improve plant performance.
• Coordinate facility improvements with internal and external contractors ensuring business continuity.
• Maintenance Strategy & Execution
• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy focused on preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
• Ensure all manufacturing equipment and systems operate at peak efficiency to support production goals.
• Standardize maintenance practices across facilities and drive consistency in execution.
• Reliability Engineering
• Lead reliability initiatives including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).
• Implement and optimize predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil sampling).
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Team Leadership & Development
• Manage and develop a team of various engineers, maintenance leaders, and skilled tradespeople.
• Build technical training programs and career pathways for salaried hourly employees.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Budget & Resource Management
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets, capital expenditures, and vendor contracts.
• Optimize spare parts inventory and procurement processes.
• Drive cost savings through reliability improvements and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Regional and Global teams to align on best practices relative to manufacturing processes, Maintenance and Operational Excellence.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to align maintenance efforts with operational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action planning related to equipment / process failures.
• Work to break down silos across local, regional and global teams with focus on improving our business through close collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Build and maintain collaborative employee relationships ranging from Shop floor to Executives.
• Travel up to 30%.
• What we look for
• Required
• Bachelor's Degree required (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering) with applicable experience.
• 10+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in process controls and automation projects.
• Previous experience in multiple disciplinary technical functions including maintenance.
• Strong communication skills and presentation skills for presenting to leadership on strategy and performance improvement required.
• Influence with data the necessary changes in the plants to achieve operational excellence.
• Preferred
• Previous experience with Six Sigma or Lean.
• Operational experience and financial acumen.
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• What you get:
• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date

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