What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Manager position at Bradken?
Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a 3000-strong workforce, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as global leaders in the wear solutions market for the resources sector.
As the Technical Manager based in Atchison, Kansas, you will be responsible for the effective operations of the technical department by ensuring overall objectives are consistent with product and customer requirements. You will be overseeing product development and providing technical documentation pertaining to production and inspection procedures.
You will continually maintain, drive, supervise and implement robust technical standards, systems and processes. You will influence technology strategies and decisions with a high-level of expertise and knowledge. As well as provide direction and support to ensure compliance with relevant legislative specifications and standards. You will ensure capital budgets are kept within the agreed limits and accurate calculation of capital projects to provide optimum resources to maintain production schedules.
You will lead a team of staff developing products, and address training needs when necessary through precise recording and monitoring of site KPIs. You will coordinate the regular testing of products to address faults, and provide evaluations in order to improve them. You will act as a key contact with customers who have technical issues and communicate with operations to ensure correct and timely delivery of required productions to meet DOT.
Key Criteria:
This role is based in Atchison, Kansas.
Why join our team at Bradken? We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.
Benefits:
Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete a background check and pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES
As the Technical Manager based in Atchison, Kansas, you will be responsible for the effective operations of the technical department by ensuring overall objectives are consistent with product and customer requirements. You will be overseeing product development and providing technical documentation pertaining to production and inspection procedures.
You will continually maintain, drive, supervise and implement robust technical standards, systems and processes. You will influence technology strategies and decisions with a high-level of expertise and knowledge. As well as provide direction and support to ensure compliance with relevant legislative specifications and standards. You will ensure capital budgets are kept within the agreed limits and accurate calculation of capital projects to provide optimum resources to maintain production schedules.
You will lead a team of staff developing products, and address training needs when necessary through precise recording and monitoring of site KPIs. You will coordinate the regular testing of products to address faults, and provide evaluations in order to improve them. You will act as a key contact with customers who have technical issues and communicate with operations to ensure correct and timely delivery of required productions to meet DOT.
Key Criteria:
- Bachelors Degree in engineering - BE (Mechanical), BE (Materials), Metallurgy, Manufacturing or equivalent
- 3-5 years' experience in a supervisory/management in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of foundry processes (preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in creating and managing budgets/reports
- Understanding of lean manufacturing and capital project work
- Experience in working with technical documents, specifications, and standards
- Knowledge of metallurgy, welding, and manufacturing principles
This role is based in Atchison, Kansas.
Why join our team at Bradken? We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.
Benefits:
- Successful applicants will be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 once you commence work with us*.
- Relocation Assistance Provided to successful candidates
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Bradken
- Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation
- 401(k) with a company match
- Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities
- We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.
- Sign-on Bonus payments are subject to meeting with policy and criteria.
Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete a background check and pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES
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