Manufacturing Engineering Manager

AGI - Ag Growth International; Nobleford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in global food supply chain solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Nobleford, Alberta. The role involves directing engineering tasks, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and managing a team to optimize manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong leadership skills, contributing to innovative solutions in the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong hands-on capability and leadership skills.
• Ability to assess departmental resource needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering calculations and manufacturing processes.
• Manage project budgets and technical investigations.
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering Designation

Tools

MS Office

CAD

Job description

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Division: AGI Nobleford

Location: Nobleford, AB, Canada

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 4,200 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, as well as an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager plans, directs, oversees, and coordinates engineering calculations and tasks related to the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing equipment, processes, and tooling. This role emphasizes adherence to engineering practices and principles to deliver optimal manufacturing solutions while ensuring compliance with quality and global standards. The position involves project management, issue resolution, and collaboration with team members across departments to facilitate efficient manufacturing operations throughout the organization.

The Team

The role will report to the Plant Manager and will have up to 10 direct and 10 indirect reports.

Responsibilities

1. Perform and review engineering calculations and investigations related to manufacturing equipment and processes, ensuring compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and guidelines including OH&S requirements if necessary.
2. Plan, conduct, and oversee technical investigations, test plans, manufacturing feasibility assessments, cost-effectiveness assessments, improvement projects, and other engineering assignments; then prioritize and implement solutions.
3. Prepare reports, graphs, and summaries to communicate project progress or results.
4. Provide and communicate technical information and ROIs for manufacturing engineering recommendations and capital expenditure projects.
5. Coach/Mentor less experienced engineers and technicians.
6. Prepare and implement a departmental budget.
7. Follow AGI’s Code of Business Ethics and related compliance policies.
8. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
9. Manage items and groups including JIRA Engineering Support, Manufacturing ECRs and ECNs, R&D prototyping & Testing, New Product Releases, M BOM Management & Routings, Standard Operating Procedures, Machine & Robot Programming, Fixtures, Tooling, Dies, and Quality Liaison between GPM & Production.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
2. Professional Engineering Designation or working towards it.
3. 1-3 years' progressive experience in a manufacturing environment (agriculture industry a plus).
4. Outstanding leadership and interpersonal team leadership capability.
5. Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on capability.
6. Ability to collaborate both vertically and horizontally within the organization.
7. Capability to assess departmental resource needs and present strategy/justification.
8. Adept at working with engineering teams to translate mechanical process requirements to controls automation requirements.
9. Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
10. Self-directed and results-oriented leadership.
11. Proficiency in MS Office, including Visio & Project.
12. CAD proficiency.
13. Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 10% of the time.

Why AGI?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions, providing farmers, processors, and commercial customers with the right equipment and engineering solutions to produce, protect, and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed, and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation, and customization, AGI offers extensive equipment catalogs and full-service planning and engineering services supported by a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. We foster diverse and inclusive teams committed to delivering quality products, solutions, and services worldwide. AGI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, and accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.