Design Engineer
About the role
Position Title: Design Engineer Department: Engineering Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada 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.
AGI Saskatoon manufactures 6 different agriculture product lines. Batco conveyors, AGI Post Pounders, AGI Grain Vacs, GrainMax Augers, Storm Seed Treaters and Westfield Augers . Join our team and thrive in a stable and supportive environment that offers career development and upward mobility.
The Opportunity The Design Engineer is expected to complete their projects on time, on budget and with minimum supervision. You will see a broad spectrum of engineering work including design updates to our product lines, lean initiatives, research & development and troubleshooting production issues. This role is very cross-functional and involves working closely with the Purchasing, Production, and Sales departments.
The Team The Design Engineer will report directly to the Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine product designs using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
- Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and R&D to ensure design feasibility and performance.
- Conduct design reviews and make recommendations for improvements.
- Analyze design problems and provide effective solutions.
- Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Support prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs.
- Maintain accurate records of design iterations and changes.
- Other tasks and projects as assigned by supervisor
- Follow AGI’s Code of Business Ethics and related compliance policies
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T). Preference given to P. Eng. designation
- 5-10 years relevant experience in engineering with manufacturing industry
- Experience in mechanical design and metal fabrication process
- Proficiency with 3D design platforms; Solid Works experience an asset
- Understanding of mechanical machinery and hydraulic principles preferred
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
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.
About AGI - Ag Growth International
At AGI we build the world’s food infrastructure.
AGI is a global leader in the planning, engineering and manufacturing of full equipment solutions and systems across 5 platforms: Grain, Fertilizer, Food, Feed and Seed. We partner with our customers on 6 continents to leverage the AGI advantage and engineer unique market specific systems. These systems are delivered for farm and commercial applications and include: Storage, Handling, Structural, Processing, and Controls all based on, and brought together, with Engineering and Project Management.
The AGI brand as well as our product brands are among the most recognized in global agriculture; in some cases, with more than 160 years of industry experience. Our history of success and international esteem is yet another reason the AGI advantage has you covered.
Interested in a career at AGI? Visit www.aggrowth.com/careers
Design Engineer
About the role
Position Title: Design Engineer Department: Engineering Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada 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.
AGI Saskatoon manufactures 6 different agriculture product lines. Batco conveyors, AGI Post Pounders, AGI Grain Vacs, GrainMax Augers, Storm Seed Treaters and Westfield Augers . Join our team and thrive in a stable and supportive environment that offers career development and upward mobility.
The Opportunity The Design Engineer is expected to complete their projects on time, on budget and with minimum supervision. You will see a broad spectrum of engineering work including design updates to our product lines, lean initiatives, research & development and troubleshooting production issues. This role is very cross-functional and involves working closely with the Purchasing, Production, and Sales departments.
The Team The Design Engineer will report directly to the Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine product designs using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
- Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and R&D to ensure design feasibility and performance.
- Conduct design reviews and make recommendations for improvements.
- Analyze design problems and provide effective solutions.
- Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Support prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs.
- Maintain accurate records of design iterations and changes.
- Other tasks and projects as assigned by supervisor
- Follow AGI’s Code of Business Ethics and related compliance policies
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T). Preference given to P. Eng. designation
- 5-10 years relevant experience in engineering with manufacturing industry
- Experience in mechanical design and metal fabrication process
- Proficiency with 3D design platforms; Solid Works experience an asset
- Understanding of mechanical machinery and hydraulic principles preferred
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
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.
About AGI - Ag Growth International
At AGI we build the world’s food infrastructure.
AGI is a global leader in the planning, engineering and manufacturing of full equipment solutions and systems across 5 platforms: Grain, Fertilizer, Food, Feed and Seed. We partner with our customers on 6 continents to leverage the AGI advantage and engineer unique market specific systems. These systems are delivered for farm and commercial applications and include: Storage, Handling, Structural, Processing, and Controls all based on, and brought together, with Engineering and Project Management.
The AGI brand as well as our product brands are among the most recognized in global agriculture; in some cases, with more than 160 years of industry experience. Our history of success and international esteem is yet another reason the AGI advantage has you covered.
Interested in a career at AGI? Visit www.aggrowth.com/careers