- Location
- South of Edmonton, AB
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- PCRecruiter
Description
SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER
Grasslands Recruitment Specialists has been retained to recruit a Senior 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 farm equipment manufacturing or heavy equipment production? 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 mechanical 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 livestock related farm equipment.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE DESIGN ENGINEER
The Senior 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 and production gaps, ensure product quality, and streamline builds. Leading efforts in liaising with the supply chain and warranty team for service parts needs, warranty/failure analysis, and troubleshooting is key. Providing guidance to the team of designers, QA/QC and production 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 Senior Design Engineer will work in the main office, which is in rural Alberta, 1 hour south of 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 Senior Design Engineer position, please click on 'APPLY' and follow the self-serve application process or email your resume to: [email protected]
Questions may be addressed in confidence to Blair Clark at (844) 778-1031.
Individuals who hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Canadian Residency need only apply. While we welcome and appreciate your interest in this opportunity, only candidates closely aligned with the ideal profile will be contacted. As per Grasslands Group of Companies’ Privacy Policy, your personal information will be kept in complete confidence. This is a legitimate vacancy for which our client has signed a formal recruitment agreement. Grasslands Recruitment Specialists does not use AI in our hiring or decision-making processes.
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