Product Design Engineer

K-Hart Industries; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health and Insurance Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sick leave

Personal/family leave

Job summary

K-Hart Industries Ltd. seeks a Product Design Engineer to design, develop and improve farm equipment, translating ideas into reliable, field-tested solutions.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and test teams to bring products to life and travel as needed. The role requires an engineering degree and experience in agricultural or heavy equipment design, proficiency in CAD and drawings, and a hands-on mindset.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Engineering Technologist Diploma (Mechanical or Agricultural preferred).
• Experience in design of agricultural or heavy equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD software and engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience working with manufacturing teams and vendors.
• Practical, hands-on mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop system and component designs to meet objectives of performance, cost and durability.
• Develop CAD models, drawings, specifications, schematics, and other supporting information.
• Perform engineering analysis using hand calculations and simulations to confirm design capabilities.
• Select materials, manufacturing processes and vendors.
• Design and support prototype build and testing.
• Support production build.
• Support development of product and service-related publications.
• Able to travel 10% of the time for 1-2 weeks at a time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD software

Engineering drawings

Strong mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Experience with manufacturing teams

Hands-on mindset

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering

Engineering Technologist Diploma

Job description

PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER

Who We Are

At K-Hart Industries Ltd. we are passionate about designing and manufacturing agricultural equipment that makes a difference for conservation-minded farmers worldwide.We place farmers at the heart of everything we do, to support them with innovative, sustainable and robust solutions that they can trust. With a strong focus on creating forwarding-thinking solutions that benefit both farmers and the environment, our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and the drive to make a positive and meaningful impact.

Who You Are

The Product Design Engineer role is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of K-Hart’s farm equipment. This role focuses on creating practical, reliable, and innovative solutions that perform in real-world farming conditions. You enjoy working hands-on with equipment, translating ideas into functional designs, and collaborating with manufacturing and test teams to bring products to life. You are detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and motivated by seeing your designs perform in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop system and component designs to meet set objectives of performance, cost, durability, etc.
• Develop CAD models, drawings, specifications, schematics, and other supporting information.
• Perform Engineering analysis of designs using hand calculations and simulation software(s) to confirm design capabilities.
• Select materials, manufacturing processes and vendors.
• Design and support prototype(s) build and testing.
• Support production build.
• Support development of product and service-related publications.
• Able to travel 10% of the time for 1-2 weeks at a time.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Sets You Apart?

You are an individual that has:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Engineering Technologist Diploma (Mechanical or Agricultural preferred)
• Experience in design of agricultural or heavy equipment
• Proficiency in CAD software and engineering drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience working with manufacturing teams and vendors
• Practical, hands-on mindset

Why K-Hart is Your Next Career Move

At K-Hart, you’ll join a passionate team in an industry that makes a tangible difference.Here is what we offer:

• Impactful work: Be part of a smaller company that is focused on sustainability and innovation and where you can see and feel your contribution make a difference.
• Career Growth: opportunities to learn, develop, and expand your skill set in agriculture
• Work with leadership and teammates who value your input and ideas.
• Be a part of a team who is committed to fostering an environment of optimism, community, and respect, ensuring a great experience for our employees and our customers.
• Group Health and Insurance Benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick and personal/family leave

Job Specifics:

• Full time Permanent
• $75,000 - $120,000 per year - Based on experience
• In Person
• NOTE: We do not offer relocation assistance

Ready to take the Next Step?

We’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to join our team and become part of the K-Hart Family

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