Sr Manager, Engineering, Crop Care Planters

AGCO Corporation; Ibirubá; On-site; BRL 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AGCO Corporation in Ibirubá, Brazil, is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Planter Modules Systems engineering teams delivering critical planter modules within Crop Care platforms. You will shape technical strategy, oversee execution, and drive performance across subsystems to align with roadmaps and business goals.

You will shape technical strategy, oversee execution, and drive cross‑functional delivery across product roadmaps, quality standards, and business objectives while managing budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience leading engineering teams in product or systems development.
• Experience guiding complex programs with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, module design, and PLM.
• Proven ability to influence technical strategy and direction.
• Knowledge of agricultural machinery projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute engineering strategy for planter modules systems aligned with roadmaps.
• Drive innovation and integration of new technologies into planter systems.
• Oversee large-scale cross-functional programs with budgeting responsibility.
• Lead managers and senior engineers across engineering disciplines.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Service, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Manage budgets, resources, and long-term workforce planning.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems thinking

Budget management

Planter modules knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!

Senior Manager, Planter Modules Systems is responsible for leading engineering teams delivering planter modules systems within Crop Care platforms. This role is accountable for technical strategy, execution, and performance across application-related subsystems and planter modules, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps, quality standards, and business objectives.

The position provides leadership across multiple teams and disciplines, with responsibility for a broad technical portfolio and cross-functional delivery.

Your Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering strategy for planter modules systems, including: frame, commodities and row unit, aligned with Crop Care product roadmaps and business priorities.
• Drive innovation within planter systems, including integration of new technologies and product enhancements.
• Oversee large-scale, cross-functional engineering programs with significant technical complexity and budget responsibility. Ensure effective planning, resource allocation, and delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead managers and senior technical professionals across application engineering disciplines.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Service, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure integrated product delivery
• Manage engineering budgets, resources, and long‑term workforce planning

Your Qualifications And Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related); advanced degree preferred
• Significant experience in engineering leadership within product or systems development
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering programs and cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of systems integration, module design, and product lifecycle management
• Proven ability to influence technical strategy and organizational direction
• Preferably knowledge in developing projects focused on agricultural machinery

Your Workplace

This job position is based in Ibirubá. The work format is Onsite (4x1).

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.