Manufacturing Engineer

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
 

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 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 Manufacturing Engineer improves upon the manufacturing processes by reviewing upcoming production, reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports, and conferring with Engineering and Operations to implement operating procedures, and provide efficiency improvements.

This role will analyze current practices and develop business process improvements, implementing changes in workflows and structures to ensure continuous company performance. They assist in the selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and improvement of product designs, ensuring that cost efficiencies, quality and safety standards are achieved, and customer delivery deadlines are met.

Responsibilities:

• Perform liaison function between engineering and all manufacturing operations for any related issues, problems or improvements
• Provide oversight of the continuous improvement function within the location
• Provide leadership and training to continuous improvement team, ensuring that they prioritize and complete their jobs successfully
• Guide and manage employees by setting expectations, providing coaching and disciplinary actions when necessary
• Read, interpret and propose changes to blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Confer with Engineering and Production to implement operating procedures, standard assembly instructions, and provide efficiency improvements
• Investigate shortfalls, issues and complaints regarding manufacturing processes
• Propose revisions to size, shape and arrangement of parts to create practical design drawings and participate in engineering and general design reviews as required
  
  

Qualifications:

• 5 years related Mechanical Engineering experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified LEAN Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
• Strong background in continuous experience and process development in a manufacturing environment
• Engineer and / or designer experience with metal fabrication, and mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of machines, tools; including their designs, uses, repairs, and maintenance
• Knowledge of welding standards (CWB / AWS) and techniques
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency
• Experience designing using 3D and / or 2D software, Inventor experience preferred
• Experience with item masters/BOMs/routings in a standard cost environment required.

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.

Our Benefits

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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.