Design Engineer

at  Vderstad

Summary
We are on a growth journey and invest for a long-term sustainability through efforts that ensure a first-class production and products – both for ourselves, our farmers and for future generations. At Väderstad we develop our business by developing people. We want our employees to feel motivated, safe, and proud. That is why we work with an encouraging culture, where everyone can develop their competence and grow with Vaderstad .
The Design Engineer reporting to Design Group Manager, is responsible for all facets of the product lifecycle. The Design Engineer will work with all departments to continuously improve our product lines and exceed customer expectations.

Education/Experience

• University Degree in Engineering, P. Eng designation
• Minimum 3 years in a progressive engineering role with design engineering preferred
• Excellent computer skills are essential
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Extensive knowledge of Inventor or equivalent CAD programs
• Project Management skills are an asset
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics and electrical circuits are assets
• Knowledge of and experience with current farming practices and equipment an asset
• Safety training an asset
• LEAN training an asset

Why Work with Us?

• Four-day work week, every week is a long weekend!
• Vaderstad offers a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, health benefits and pension matching.
• Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription benefits are 100% paid by the Vaderstad.
• Flexible work environment
• Vaderstad provides you the opportunity to work with an ambitious, growth-oriented team that is driven to continuously improve

Core Competencies

• Maintain membership to APEGS
• Mechanically inclined and understand current metal and plastic fabrication techniques
• Self-starter
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Confident, imaginative and desire to learn continuously
• Work well individually and as part of a team
• Easily adaptable to new situations
• Able to think critically and analytically
• Continuously strive to create the highest quality product

Accountabilities

• 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 all 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

Work Conditions

• Primarily a typical office working environment
• Shop exposure is required during the prototyping and testing phases
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Work is performed in a combination of environments which require the usage of Personal Protective Equipment
• This position may be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes and oils
• Job anxiety, tension and mental stress can occur from time to time in meeting deadlines, confrontation, interruptions, long meetings and responding to general duties

Please refer the Job description for details