Senior Design Engineer

Grasslands Recruitment Specialists has been retained to recruit a Senior Design Engineer who is responsible for overseeing new product development projects, driving process and design improvements, and spearheading research and development initiatives.

The Design Engineer may earn a salary of $100,000 +/- DOE plus variable income opportunities, medical/dental benefits and RSP.

Client

Our client is a manufacturer of livestock related farm equipment.

Day in the Life

The Senior Design Engineer's role involves overseeing current product development projects, driving process and design improvements, and spearheading research and development initiatives. Collaboration with the design/drafting team is crucial to conceptualize ideas, conduct thorough testing, and revise drawings, bill of materials, and operating procedures. Partnering with production is essential to identify process and production gaps, ensure product quality, and streamline builds. Leading efforts in liaising with the supply chain and warranty team for service parts needs, warranty/failure analysis, and troubleshooting is key.



Providing guidance to the team of designers, QA/QC and production coaching, managing goals, and aligning with commitments and KPIs is also part of the responsibilities. Approval of drawings and calculations as required is a critical aspect of the role.

Work Schedule

The Senior Design Engineer will work in the main office, which is in rural Alberta, 1 hour south of Edmonton.

Qualifications
Completion of an engineering degree from an accredited institute.
Registration with APEGA (Association of Qualified Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta) with a Qualified Engineer (P. Eng) status is required.
Possess 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience, demonstrating strong skills, knowledge, and expertise in the field.
Previous experience in a leadership role, specifically as a process and technical leader within a manufacturing, heavy equipment, or industrial environment, is highly valued.
Proven experience in managing and leading a team of individuals.

Contact

Email:
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📌 Senior Design Engineer Edmonton (Canada)
🏢 Grasslands Recruitment Specialists
📍 Canada