Director of Engineering Services

## Director of Engineering Services Apply locations:
United States, Missouri, Saint Joseph time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
WD47553
** What you will do
** Leads the St Joseph Manufacturing Engineering, Operational Excellence and Maintenance teams to support and lead the development and optimization the manufacturing processes across the St. Joseph campus. This multi-faceted role will provide leadership and overall direction for technical aspects of both the St. Joseph Assembly Plant and our Distribution center. This will be a key role to drive operational improvements elevating performance and consistency to ensure global competitiveness is achieved and maintained.

This role is about more than efficiency — it’s about transformation. You’ll drive alignment across 2 sites, break down barriers, and embed a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced production environment.
** 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…