Project Engineer – Forage Division

Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility 

• Manage the integration of embedded machine software and hydraulic systems and drive debugging and validation efforts.
• Drive company vision for new products as it relates to requirements.
• Drive problem resolution, with a focus on simple but robust solutions.
• Participate in budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues
• Communicate project objectives to natural working groups (Manufacturing, Purchasing, Service, Marketing, Materials)
• Use CAD to design and develop components and products while abiding by lean manufacturing, safety, engineering and drawing standards
• Create and maintain project documentation for project planning, requirements analysis, risk management, issues management, status reporting, project communication, quality assurance, research and historical records
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, and cost
• Prepares engineering layouts, drawings, specifications and Bill of Materials, ensuring all parts are accurately specified for production needs
• Maintain engineering documentation within the EPDM system
• Performs engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements
• Provide technical assistance for prototype build, pilot build, and production support
• Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication
• Provide direction to designers and drafters regarding engineering analysis
• Establish priorities of work for self and delegated to others
• Assist manufacturing with process improvements and suggest design modifications to quality H&S products
• Provide leadership to the team to ensure program success
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures
• Adheres to company quality protocols and processes
• Perform job duties in an ethical, professional manner which is consistent with the H&S handbook
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Skills and Abilities 

• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make good rational judgment decisions while under pressure
• Works well in a team setting and provides help to other engineers when needed
• Adapts easily to change and responds positively to constructive criticism
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proven track record of implementing projects from concept to full scale production
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Have a passion for delivering world class hay and forage products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering (Agricultural/Mechanical/Electrical)
• Proficient using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint)
• 6+ years related experience
• Familiarity with Epicor ERP System is preferred
• Experience working with SolidWorks, Creo or equivalent 3D modeling package
• Possess a strong mechanical knowledge of agriculture equipment or related systems
• Agricultural background