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Description

Position Title: Mechanical Designer

Compensation Range: $65,000-80,000 USD annual

Division: AGI Farm

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 and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

The Mechanical Designer will work closely with other members in Application Engineering as well as downstream Manufacturing Engineers to support the design of specific equipment using pre-engineered subcomponents in each product family. The role will entail designing custom and configurable assemblies.

Responsibilities

+ Work independently within established design procedures, equipment portfolios and templates to develop project specific equipment designs or configurations meeting customer requirements.

+ Maintain a customer focus.

+ Read customer specifications, to determine what configurations are required, and work with Application Engineer of record to provide appropriate solutions.

+ Represent your team in project meetings with customers, cross divisional or corporate.

+ Provide market feedback/requirements for Product Management.

+ Track changes in equipment designs throughout the approval process and assist with cost impact to support the change order process.

+ Communicate the customer approved drawings approved by Application Engineer to the manufacturing locations, such that the correct equipment is manufactured at the appropriate time.

+ Review and release production drawings to manufacturing locations.

+ Conduct self-review of individual equipment approval drawings to ensure correct and accurate information and compliance to corporate standards prior to hand off to higher ranking Designers/Engineers.

+ Travel to jobsites or AGI manufacturing centers when necessary.

+ Other duties as required.

Qualifications

+ Required Associate of Science OR Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering from an accredited university. Preferred Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering.

+ Industrial Material Handling, Structural, Storage, or Conditioning Experience preferred (1+ years)

+ Excellent communicator, both verbal and written

+ Ability to work independently or as part of a team

+ Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability

+ Mechanical aptitude

+ Ability to think analytically and make accurate and timely decisions

+ Highly organized with excellent time management skills

+ Ability to exercise good judgment, initiative, and a strong work ethic

+ Strong team player.

+ Proficient in the use of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

+ Proficient in 3D modeling software (CAD)

+ Comfortable using complex file systems and Engineering Product Data Management (EPDM) systems.

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 Culture

Safety 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.

Benefits offered

• Paid Time Off

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health Spending Accounts

• 401k with match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with match

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.