Grasslands Recruitment Specialists has been retained to recruit a Design Engineer who is responsible for overseeing new product development projects, driving process and design improvements, and spearheading research and development initiatives. Do you have proven process and technical leadership abilities in a manufacturing or heavy equipment environment? If so, please read on!

The Design Engineer may earn a salary of $100,000 +/- DOE plus variable income opportunities, medical/dental benefits and RSP. If this sounds like the right agricultural engineering position for you, apply today.

ABOUT GRASSLANDS RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS

We are a recruiting and executive search firm that has been connecting Canadian agriculture since 1996. With over 85 years of combined experience in the industry, we provide specialized recruiting services for our clients. Our focus is to find the best candidate for our clients and the perfect opportunity for career seekers. As a search firm, we have dedicated our resources to being an integral part of the continued growth and diversity of the Canadian agricultural economy. Our team is strategically placed throughout the Canadian labor market- understanding the needs of national and international agribusiness employers.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a manufacturer of vertical feed mixers.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE DESIGN ENGINEER

The Design Engineer’s role involves overseeing new product development projects, driving process and design improvements, and spearheading research and development initiatives. Collaboration with the design/drafting team is crucial to conceptualize ideas, conduct thorough testing, and revise drawings, bill of materials, and operating procedures. Partnering with production is essential to identify process gaps, ensure product quality, and streamline builds. Leading efforts in liaising with the parts and warranty team for service parts needs, warranty/failure analysis, and troubleshooting is key. Providing guidance to the team of designers, coaching, managing goals, and aligning with commitments and KPIs is also part of the responsibilities. Approval of drawings and calculations as required is a critical aspect of the role.

WORK SCHEDULE

The Design Engineer will work at the main office located in South Edmonton.

AM I A GOOD FIT FOR THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY?

Ideal Candidates will have:

• Completion of an engineering degree from an accredited institute.
• Registration with APEGA (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta) with a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) status is required.
• Possess 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience, demonstrating strong skills, knowledge, and expertise in the field.
• Previous experience in a leadership role, specifically as a process and technical leader within a manufacturing, heavy equipment, or industrial environment, is highly valued.
• Proven experience in managing and leading a team of individuals.

READY TO MOVE FORWARD?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process.

If you feel that you would be right for this Design Engineer position, please click on ‘APPLY TO THIS POSITION’ icon to apply now!

Questions may be addressed in confidence to Verena Marsden at (306) 700-4779.

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