Description

Position Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

AGI Saskatoon manufactures 6 different agriculture product lines. Batco conveyors, AGI Post Pounders, AGI Grain Vacs, GrainMax Augers, Storm Seed Treaters and Westfield Augers . Join our team and thrive in a stable and supportive environment that offers career development and upward mobility.

The Opportunity

We are actively seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team at AGI Saskatoon, a division of AGI. Using Solidworks and our engineering database our Engineering Technologists are expected to complete their projects on time, on budget and with minimum supervision. You will see a broad spectrum of engineering work including design updates to our product lines, lean initiatives, research & development and troubleshooting production issues. Our fast-paced environment means most projects will only last 2-6 weeks from inception to implementation. This role is very cross-functional and involves working closely with the Purchasing, Production, and Sales departments.

The Team

We are currently a dynamic team of 4 from varied backgrounds. We collaborate closely with the entire AGI Saskatoon Leadership Team. The Mechanical Design Engineer will report directly to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Design Engineer is to become an Agent of Change; enhance the production process and design product improvements with the goal of doing more, faster, better and with less.

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.

• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. .

• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.

• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.

• Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data.

• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

• Creative and energetic problem solver

• Strong planning and organizational skills

• Engineering Degree

• Experience with manufacturing or farm equipment an asset

What’s In It For You

• Family friendly work schedules available

• Employee Share Purchase Program

• Benefits and RRSP matching

• Boot Allowance

• Training and development opportunities

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.