Mechanical Design Engineer Manager

Vaderstad North America
CA - Langbank
May 21, 2025

Väderstad is looking for people who share our passion for farming. Our employees are the most important resource we have in achieving our goals. We provide great career opportunities for the right candidates in a rapidly evolving workplace with locations in ag markets across North America. Vaderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business needs.

As a member of the P&D Team, this role is responsible for all facets of assigned products including P&D project research, CAD design, prototype development and overall project management as well as product changes and improvements through the ECR/ECO process. The role will be managing one of Vaderstad's design team.

Education/Experience

University Degree in Engineering, P. Eng designation
Minimum 5 years of product development experience plus 1-2 years in a leadership capacity
Excellent computer skills are essential, good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of Creo or equivalent CAD programs an asset
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

Mentor junior employees
Possess confidence, imagination, initiative, creativity
Be goal oriented and have a desire to continuously learn
Must work well in both a group and individual environment with minimal supervision
Must have excellent communication and organizational skills as a major function will be the managing of the product team members, product projects and coordinating work with the other branches of the R&D group and company
Must be able to think critically and analytically
Continuously strive to create the highest quality product
Maintain membership to APEGS

Accountabilities

Manage all Group activities and personnel
Manage all assigned product activities on new product development and released product ensuring that all product work is completed on schedule and in accordance with project parameters
Work with Director in planning, scheduling, and tracking all product design and support work
Provide mentorship, guidance, and feedback to the product design team
Work with other departments and team members in scheduling all prototype work, testing, design changes and product releases
Manages the teams periodic written and verbal reports as required through the testing process
Manage stakeholder relationships and provide status updates
Monitor R&D processes to drive efficiency and best practices

Work Conditions

Primarily a typical office working environment
Shop and field 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
Lifting or moving up to 50lbs may be required

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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