Engineering Team Lead - Tillage

Brandt Group of Companies, a leader in the agricultural industry, is seeking an Engineering Team Lead - Tillage to join our dynamic team in Regina, Saskatchewan. This position is pivotal in driving the success of our tillage platform by overseeing the management, design, project planning, and estimating processes.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the Brandt team. This is an exciting full time permanent position, offering the opportunity to lead and innovate within a respected industry player.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

As the business and technical head of the engineering platform, the Engineering Team Lead - Tillage will be responsible for delivering high-quality projects to our internal customers and serve as the technical expert for the tillage platform. The role involves developing, mentoring, and retaining a high-quality design staff, ensuring that our team is equipped with the skills and motivation to meet and exceed our objectives.

A key aspect of this position is to identify and mitigate technical and business risks related to the engineering design of our tillage products. The Platform Team Lead will also be responsible for developing design concepts and directions that will ensure the long-term profitability of the platform. Collaboration with customer support to provide technical assistance for field issues is essential, as is working with business development leads to identify areas for improvement in cost, quality, and feature offerings. Field research and occasional business travel are required components of this role.

What We Look For

• Professional Engineer or Technologist designation
• 5+ years of experience in a related field
• Extensive experience in design and utilization of design tools
• Proven track record in project management and leading technical staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth product/project knowledge in the tillage platform area
• Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Demonstrated excellent work ethic and professional integrity
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Expertise in engineering design and project planning
• Proficiency in relevant design tools and software
• Ability to develop and mentor engineering staff
• Risk identification and mitigation skills
• Strategic thinking for long-term platform profitability
• Technical support and customer service orientation
• Business development insight for cost and quality improvement
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to engage in field research and travel as needed
• Adaptability to take on various duties and responsibilities

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer fair, market-based wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental and more to support your wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.