Sr. Design Engineer

VÄDERSTAD GROUP; Langbank; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Health benefits

Pension matching

Dental/vision/prescription coverage

Job summary

Väderstad Inc. in Canada is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to drive product lifecycle improvements across our North American line. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing, using Creo to model components and generate drawings for all product lines.

The role requires 4–6 years of progressive design engineering experience, strong CAD and office skills, and knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics and circuits. A four-day work week and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering
• 4–6 years in a progressive engineering role with design engineering preferred
• Excellent computer skills, MS Office
• Creo or equivalent CAD program experience
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics and electrical circuits is an asset
• Farming practices and equipment knowledge is an asset

Responsibilities

• Using the change management process create and maintain computer models and drawings of equipment components for all product lines
• Complete design analysis and design refinement
• Write and follow through with testing reports
• Communicate with internal departments as well as outside vendors and customers to create design solutions
• Identify areas to improve quality, cost and equipment features
• Follow internal standards and policies

Skills

Project Management

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

University Degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo or equivalent CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

SummaryVäderstad is looking for people who share our passion for farming. Our employees are the most important resource we have in achieving our goals. We provide great career opportunities for the right candidates in a rapidly evolving workplace with locations in ag markets across North America. Väderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.The Sr. Design Engineer reporting to Design Group Manager, is responsible for all facets of the product lifecycle. The Engineer will work with all departments to continuously improve our product lines and exceed customer expectations.Education/ExperienceUniversity Degree in EngineeringMinimum 4-6 years in a progressive engineering role with design engineering preferredExcellent computer skills are essentialExtensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suiteExtensive knowledge of Creo or equivalent CAD programsProject Management skills are an assetKnowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics and electrical circuits are assetsKnowledge of and experience with current farming practices and equipment an assetSafety training an assetLEAN training an assetWhy Work with Us?Four-day work week, every week is a long weekend!Väderstad offers a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, health benefits and pension matching.Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription benefits are 100% paid by the Väderstad.Flexible work environmentVäderstad provides you the opportunity to work with an ambitious, growth-oriented team that is driven to continuously improveCore CompetenciesMentor junior employeesMaintain membership to APEGSMechanically inclined and understand current metal and plastic fabrication techniquesSelf-starterExcellent communication and organizational skillsConfident, imaginative and desire to learn continuouslyWork well individually and as part of a teamEasily adaptable to new situationsAble to think critically and analyticallyContinuously strive to create the highest quality productAccountabilitiesUsing the change management process create and maintain computer models and drawings of equipment components for all product linesComplete design analysis and design refinementWrite and follow through with testing reportsCommunicate with all internal departments as well as outside vendors and customers to create design solutionsIdentify areas to improve quality, cost and equipment featuresFollow internal standards and policiesWork ConditionsPrimarily a typical office working environmentShop exposure is required during the prototyping and testing phasesManual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripheralsWork is performed in a combination of environments which require the usage of Personal Protective EquipmentThis position may be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes and oilsJob anxiety, tension and mental stress can occur from time to time in meeting deadlines, confrontation, interruptions, long meetings and responding to general duties