Position Title: Manufacturing Engineering ManagerDivision: AGI NoblefordLocation: Nobleford, AB, CanadaAbout AGIAGI 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 and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
The OpportunityThe Manufacturing Engineer 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 TeamThe role will report to the Plant Manager. The role will have up to 10 direct and 10 indirect reports.
Responsibilities- 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.
- 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.
- Prepare reports, graphs, and summaries to communicate project progress or results.
- Provide and communicate technical information and ROIs for manufacturing engineering recommendations and capital expenditure projects.
- Coach/Mentor less experienced engineers and technicians.
- Prepare and implement a departmental budget.
- Follow AGI's Code of Business Ethics and related compliance policies.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Management of the following items and groups:
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
Quality
Liaison between GPM & Production
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in the field of Engineering or equivalent.
- Professional Engineering Designation or working towards.
- 1-3 years' progressive experience in a manufacturing environment (agriculture industry a plus).
- Outstanding leadership and interpersonal team leadership capability.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands on capability.
- Ability to collaborate both vertically and horizontally in the organization.
- Capability to assess departmental resource needs and present strategy / justification.
- Adept at working with engineering teams to translate from mechanical process requirements to controls automation requirements.
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage time well.
- Self-directed and results-oriented in leading team to company objectives.
- MS Office platform proficient including Visio & Project.
- CAD Proficient.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 10% of the time.
Why AGI?We're leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here's how:
We're the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized 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 one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.
Our CultureSafety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.
With AGI, you're choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.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.
