Manufacturing Engineering Technician

AGI - Ag Growth International; Nobleford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AGI - Ag Growth International seeks an engineer/drafter to design and document metal fabrication components using Autodesk Inventor. You will develop build-to-order drawings, manage BOMs and part numbers in the SAP ERP system, and support Sales from concept to customer approval.

The role requires 3–5 years in engineering within metal/manufacturing, strong drafting skills, and a detail-oriented, collaborative mindset to ensure compliance with codes and ISO 9001:2015 processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T).
• Highly skilled in Autodesk Inventor and Vault
• 3–5 years relevant experience in engineering within the metal and/or manufacturing industry
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and spatial concepts/relations.
• Proficiency with 3D design platforms; Solid Works experience an asset
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Possess a high attention to detail
• Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize affectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Work as part of various teams
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change easily
• Professional attitude and positive approach to work
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and enter data regarding bills of materials, routings, and part numbers in SAP ERP.
• Produce shop drawings for custom and standard tanks using Autodesk Inventor.
• Assist Sales from drafting through to customer approval.
• Review changes to build-to-order drawings per customer feedback.
• Ensure drawings and jobs meet applicable codes and ISO standards.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, and R&D to resolve issues and ensure spec compliance.
• Participate in production and product-related meetings as required.
• Maintain product manuals and instruction documents.
• Provide technical information support to outside sales team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or CET

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

SolidWorks

Job description

• Using Autodesk Inventor to produce shop drawings for custom and standard tanks for fabrications.
• Assist Sales from conceptualization through drafting and component sections to create build to order drawing packages for customer approval.
• Review changes related to build to order drawing packages as communicated through customer reviews of approval drawings
• Complete comprehensive drawing packages from approved drawing to production detail to ensure final product matches customer requirement
• Verify that all drawings and jobs meet applicable codes
• Provide input to Quality Assurance as it relates to audits conducted as part of compliance of codes
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to help solve day-to-day issues and ensure custom products meet required specifications
• Create, maintain, and enter data regarding bills of materials, routings, and part numbers in ERP (SAP) system
• Network regularly with production department to ensure accuracy of engineered drawings
• Work closely with Master Schedulers to ensure work orders meet requirements
• Maintain and follow ISO 9001:2015 Engineering processes, procedures and documentation
• Participate in production meetings and any other product related meetings as required
• Cooperate with Buyers to ensure parts and material meet specifications
• Participate in the maintenance of product manuals and instruction documents, and maintain and update those manuals and documents
• Provide technical information support to the outside sales team
• Collaborate regularly with and provide support to Customer Service and R&D
• Work with a sense of urgency in order to meet critical objectives and deadlines as assigned by Engineering Manager
• Perform other related duties as requested, consistent with the classification

The above is intended to describe the general content of the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibilities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T).
• Highly skilled in Autodesk Inventor and Vault
• 3-5 years relevant experience in engineering within the metal and/or manufacturing industry
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and spatial concepts/relations.
• Proficiency with 3D design platforms; Solid Works experience an asset
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Possess a high attention to detail
• Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize affectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Work as part of various teams
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change easily
• Professional attitude and positive approach to work
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Health and Safety

• Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace
• Report unsafe conditions to your supervisor/manager and/or a JHSC member immediately
• Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage to your supervisor/manager and/or a JHSC member immediately
• You may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a manufacturing environment (i.e., safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, high visibility vests, etc.).

Working Conditions

Physical Environment:

• Requires use of office equipment
• Will be required to converse with other individuals
• Risk of repetitive motion injuries or musculoskeletal strain.
• At times will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment when entering the production floor.
• May be exposed to noise, dust and hot/cold temperatures when in the production area.
• While the work is primarily independent, it will require interdepartmental collaboration to procure the necessary receiving documentation from shipping and purchasing.
• Communication will be critical in dealing with customer interactions in person and over the phone.

Effort Requirements

Physical Effort:

• Moderate amount of time sitting

Mental & Cognitive Effort:

• Verbally converse with other individuals
• Use of office equipment including telephone, personal computer, calculator, copy and fax machine.
• Ability to audit, evaluate, and report concerns and recommendations.

Pace & Productivity Expectations:

• Ability to react to fast pace demands

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.