Maintenance & Engineering Manager
With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. With subsidiaries in 103 countries, over 400 factories, and approximately 33,000 employees, Sika generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.
About the role
To effectively manage the engineering, process engineering, and maintenance functions at the facility. This includes the development, implementation, and improvement of preventative maintenance for equipment, and leading a department of Maintenance Technicians, Process Engineers, Controls Engineers, Parts Coordinator, and others.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily maintenance operations, ensuring all equipment and systems function optimally and safely.
- Lead and manage a team of maintenance and engineering staff, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals.
- Develop and manage the maintenance budget, forecasting future needs and ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Responsible for the training and development of professional engineering staff.
- Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance processes and engineering practices.
- Create material flow layouts.
- Familiar with OSHA codes as they relate to industry and safety.
- Oversee ergonomic designs for workplace layouts as well as 5S organization projects.
- Familiar with EPA regulations as they relate to industry and workplace safety.
- Oversee machinery and equipment review, improvement, and upgrades.
- Oversee construction and facility engineering.
- Understand Total Productive Maintenance concepts including OEE, Downtime reduction, and support schedule attainment.
- Manage capital budgets for current projects and future requirements.
- Work with the local production workforce to understand their needs and support improvement initiatives on the production floor.
- Develop and implement maintenance budgets including spare parts, outside vendor support, and facility requirements.
- Work with the local leadership team to define the vision for the future and implement steps necessary to actualize it.
- Work with other Sika facilities to generate and document Best Demonstrated Practices (BDPs).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- At least 10 years of direct engineering/maintenance experience (5 years supervisory experience).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational challenges effectively.
- Technically oriented and highly organized.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Hands-on leader spending more time on the floor than in the office.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally a few times a year to learn and share BDPs.
Benefits
- 401k with generous company match.
- Bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid parental leave.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Wellness/fitness reimbursements.
- Education assistance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee referral program.
Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.