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Form of workPosition Title: Mechanical Designer - Equipment
Department: Engineering
Division: AGI FOOD
Location: Naperville IL, USA
About AGI
Ag Growth International (AGI) is a Canadian based food infrastructure company. 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.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Designer to add to our team in Naperville, Il. The ideal candidate will be experienced in preparing clear, complete, detailed, and accurate designs and drawing packages for custom manufacturing equipment from concept sketches through to detailed manufacturing drawings. The Mechanical Designer shall employ engineering fundamentals in systems design to create 2D conceptual designs, 3D models and manufacturing drawings to satisfy customer project requirements.
Responsibilities
• Engineer solutions for bulk transport of powders or liquid systems.
• Design and produce 3D models of proposed equipment solutions and associated piping, support structures, electrical cable trays and conduits as required.
• Produce detailed 2D CAD general arrangement and manufacturing drawings for plant layouts and equipment designs.
• Produce 2D CAD Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Work with suppliers and incorporate supplier drawings into 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Create detailed Bill of Materials.
• Take part in Engineering calculations as required.
• Responsible for consideration of safety within design, installation methodologies, and lifting plans.
• Participate in site surveys and field measurements to quantify design requirements.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/A) methodologies and participates in the manufacturing and assembly reviews.
• Work closely with other Engineers, Project Mangers, suppliers, installers, and construction teams.
• Assist Project Managers and estimators where required.
• Identify and communicate deviations from scope of work.
• Occasional travel will be required.
• Work as a member of a design or project team, collaborating with Sales, Engineering and Project Management in an effective manner.
• Inform management of problems or issues which affect AGI's ability to meet customer requirements.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Working onsite at the company office in Naperville, IL in collaboration with other centralized cross-functional AGI teams.
Requirements
• Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 2+ years Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Machine design experience is highly preferred.
• Production floor experience and/or exposure to the food and beverage business an asset.
• Familiarity with stainless steel and sanitary design a plus.
• Working knowledge of machine shop and sheet metal best practices a plus.
• Solidworks/Inventor 3D modelling.
• Autodesk AutoCAD 2D.
• Strong written, verbal, mathematical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal command of English language.
• Fluency in French and/or Portuguese is an asset.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working onsite at the company office in Naperville, IL in collaboration with other centralized cross-functional AGI teams.
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.
Department: Engineering
Division: AGI FOOD
Location: Naperville IL, USA
About AGI
Ag Growth International (AGI) is a Canadian based food infrastructure company. 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.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Designer to add to our team in Naperville, Il. The ideal candidate will be experienced in preparing clear, complete, detailed, and accurate designs and drawing packages for custom manufacturing equipment from concept sketches through to detailed manufacturing drawings. The Mechanical Designer shall employ engineering fundamentals in systems design to create 2D conceptual designs, 3D models and manufacturing drawings to satisfy customer project requirements.
Responsibilities
• Engineer solutions for bulk transport of powders or liquid systems.
• Design and produce 3D models of proposed equipment solutions and associated piping, support structures, electrical cable trays and conduits as required.
• Produce detailed 2D CAD general arrangement and manufacturing drawings for plant layouts and equipment designs.
• Produce 2D CAD Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Work with suppliers and incorporate supplier drawings into 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Create detailed Bill of Materials.
• Take part in Engineering calculations as required.
• Responsible for consideration of safety within design, installation methodologies, and lifting plans.
• Participate in site surveys and field measurements to quantify design requirements.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/A) methodologies and participates in the manufacturing and assembly reviews.
• Work closely with other Engineers, Project Mangers, suppliers, installers, and construction teams.
• Assist Project Managers and estimators where required.
• Identify and communicate deviations from scope of work.
• Occasional travel will be required.
• Work as a member of a design or project team, collaborating with Sales, Engineering and Project Management in an effective manner.
• Inform management of problems or issues which affect AGI's ability to meet customer requirements.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Working onsite at the company office in Naperville, IL in collaboration with other centralized cross-functional AGI teams.
Requirements
• Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 2+ years Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Machine design experience is highly preferred.
• Production floor experience and/or exposure to the food and beverage business an asset.
• Familiarity with stainless steel and sanitary design a plus.
• Working knowledge of machine shop and sheet metal best practices a plus.
• Solidworks/Inventor 3D modelling.
• Autodesk AutoCAD 2D.
• Strong written, verbal, mathematical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal command of English language.
• Fluency in French and/or Portuguese is an asset.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working onsite at the company office in Naperville, IL in collaboration with other centralized cross-functional AGI teams.
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.
