Position Title: Engineering Manager
Department: Engineering
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
About AGI
AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. 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
AG Growth International (AGI) is seeking an experienced Application Engineering Manager to lead our permanent handling application engineering team in Sioux Falls, SD. This leadership role will oversee the design, development, and continuous improvement of our permanent handling conveying product lines, driving innovation in grain handling and storage solutions while managing a team of talented engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of application engineers and designers, focused on permanent handling conveying application engineering product development
- Partner with product development and manufacturing engineering to continue developing and improving our engineering standards and manufacturing processes
- Serve as a technical partner to external customers during the application engineering and design process for specific projects, ensuring solutions meet customer requirements, performance expectations, and operational constraints.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team and internal stakeholders
- Conduct performance reviews, establish development plans, and support career growth for team members
- Recruit, hire, and onboard top engineering talent to build a high-performing team
- Drive the strategic direction and roadmap for the permanent handling conveyance product line enhancements and new product development
- Oversee all phases of product development from concept through design, testing, validation, and production launch
- Ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, and AGI quality expectations
- Identify opportunities for product cost reduction, performance improvement, and manufacturability enhancements
- Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects, ensuring on-time delivery to manufacturing within the project constraints
- Collaborate cross-functional with manufacturing, quality, sales, and supply chain teams
- Establish project timelines, resource allocation, and success metrics for engineering initiatives
- Provide regular status updates to senior leadership on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies
- Maintain deep technical knowledge of grain handling equipment, material conveyance systems, and industry best practices
- Champion the use of modern engineering tools, methodologies, and processes (CAD, FEA, PLM systems)
- Support field troubleshooting and root cause analysis for product performance issues
- Stay current with emerging technologies and competitive products to maintain AGI's market leadership
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in product development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
- Proven track record of successfully leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects
- Strong technical foundation in mechanical design, structural analysis, and manufacturing processes
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar) and PLM systems
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Engineering or MBA
- Experience in the agricultural equipment, grain handling, or material handling industries
- Design background with grain augers, conveyors, or bulk material handling equipment
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and value engineering methodologies
- Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations (ASAE, OSHA, CSA)
- Ability to travel for up to 25% of the time
Why AGI?
We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.
Our Culture
Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.
Our Benefits
Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.
With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
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.
