Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Technologist

At JBS Equipment, we are dedicated to manufacturing top-of-the-line agricultural equipment used in various locations around the globe. As a rapidly growing company based in Mission, BC, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and innovation.

We are looking to add a Senior Mechanical Designer/Engineer to the team whose focus will be on new product development, developing from bottom-up.

Able to offer relocation assistance as well for the right candidate!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and development of innovative new products from the bottom-up, specifically agricultural and mobile equipment.
• Conducting thorough research and analysis to evaluate feasibility, performance, and cost-effectiveness of design concepts.
• Creating detailed design documentation, including technical specifications, drawings, and test plans, to facilitate smooth implementation in production.
• Configure products for sales orders and produce associated drawings and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams during product development and ensuring adherence to product specifications and project timelines.
• Review engineering changes and process through proper change management (ECR’s, ECO’s, ECN’s)
• Understand and support in the development of company design standards and procedures.
• Peer review models, drawings and BOMs.
• Provide technical advice and guide to junior engineers.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skill to identify and solve design issues, ensuring optimal functionality and performance of products with three-dimensional conceptual ability.
• Continuous learning and keeping up-to-date with industry trends and technological advancements to contribute towards enhancing design practices and processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 7 years of experience on designing and developing complex mechanical products.
• Strong experience in new product development, preferably in agricultural, mobile, heavy equipment, industrial machinery, or related industries.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD softwares such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and Vault.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including welding, fabrication, machining, and assembly.
• Experience creating production-ready drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of GD&T and welding standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Effective communicator throughout multiple levels of an organization (Customers, Sales, Purchasing, etc.).
• Experienced with presenting designs to stakeholders.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is preferred.
• Registered as a P.Eng or ASCT or equivalent professional designation is preferred.

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive compensation plan including a competitive salary and a benefit package consisting of Health, Dental, matching group RRSP and a great working environment.

We thank you for your interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mission, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• designing and engineering of mechanical products: 5 years (required)
• new product development: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• P.Eng, ASCT or equivalent professional designation (preferred)

Work Location: In person