Bourgault Industries is a leading global manufacturer of technologically advanced seeding & tillage equipment, with its corporate headquarters and main manufacturing facilities in St. Brieux, SK. Bourgault’s mission is to design, manufacture and distribute the highest quality, most durable and reliable farm equipment in the world that meets or exceeds the expectations of our customers.

We are looking for a Production Engineer/Technologist to join our team based in St. Brieux, SK. The Production Engineer/Technologist will be responsible for overseeing and carrying out planning, implementation of process improvements, and lean project initiatives that will increase production efficiencies.

What does Bourgault offer?

• Competitive wages
• Performance-based pay increases
• Health & Dental benefits and a health spending account
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
  
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Fuel Subsidy
• Company-wide profit sharing plan, and more!

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement the manufacturing process for new products
• Collaborate with tooling and design engineers to minimize complexity and ensure alignment of design requirements with manufacturing and machine capabilities
• Manage projects aimed at improving process flow while optimizing space, quality, safety, and ergonomics
• Develop, maintain, and support a Continuous Improvement culture using lean tools focusing on the elimination of waste, while striving to provide increased value to our customers, both internal and external
• Support production on a day-to-day basis to prevent production delays, with a focus on technical and process issues within production
• Gauge performance of value streams, identify bottlenecks and suggest/implement changes as required
• Design processes or tooling to improve safety, quality, productivity or cost issues for the value streams
• Guide and perform analysis for capacity planning, cost reduction, and process control
• Research industry best practices and make recommendations to leadership group
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring as needed to other team members regarding best practices and lean principles
• Create and maintain value stream and cell layouts to aid in standardization of the process, production set-up and product change-over

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or technologist diploma with a mechanical or industrial focus
• Minimum of 2-3 years of related engineering experience is preferred (entry-level candidates may also be considered)
• In-depth understanding of lean methodology and continuous improvements methods
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong trouble-shooting and problem solving skills
• High degree of analytical thought and creativity
• 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks is preferred)
• Strong computer skills
• Experience with ERP software

If you’re looking to make a difference in a company that values your hard work, skills and experience, apply now!