Research and Development Manager (Agriculture Department)

ATOM-JET INDUSTRIES is a custom machining and advanced manufacturing company in Brandon, Manitoba. Atom-Jet has been in business since 1962.
Atom-Jet Industries has a reputation for producing quality products and recently celebrated its 60th year in business.
Atom-Jet Industries is currently seeking a self-directed, motivated, and committed team member for the role of Research and Development Manager.

Who are you?

The Research and Development Manager is responsible for the management of the research and development team to ensure the development, testing and release of new agriculture products. The role requires hands-on work on the development of prototypes ensuring fabrication, fitment on seeding equipment and the collection of data from in field testing. Working closely with the Atom-Jet Agriculture sales team and Manufacturing Manager, the candidate will oversee the department to ensure the development of a strategic product line to meet and exceed the requirements of end users in the global marketplace.

What's in it for you?

Atom-Jet recognizes that the people within our team are our most valuable asset. Because of this Atom-Jet provides its employees with:

1) A comprehensive benefit package, at no cost to our employees

2) Pension matching

3) Competitive salaries and wages

4) Work-life balance

5) Regular social events

What will you do?

• Basic practical knowledge of metalworking, some ability to fabricate prototypes on occasion.
• Coordinate a research & development strategy; analyzing current products and assessing market needs to establish
  a long-term plan to develop innovative products that provide value to the end user and improve market share for the
  organization.
• Use project management to ensure effective and timely completion of new product prototypes and other initiatives.
• Coordinate industry accepted and statistically significant testing protocols to provide relevant data for comparison in
  product development and use by the marketing dept.
• Communicate and work with internal sales team, end users, research facilities and OEMs to improve current
  products and develop new products. This would include attendance at major trade shows.
• Coordinate all potential patents through to completion with applicable agencies.
• Provide support to production teams; ensure components in current production have accurate and complete bills of
  material, routers, production documents with drawings, efficient tooling and production samples.
• Utilize the company ERP system to maintain part number data integrity within the operational software.
• Manage drawing control within the manufacturing department.
• Manage the R&D contribution to Scientific Research and Experimental development (SR&ED) in regard to accurate
  tracking of inventory usage, wage cost allocation and the scientific write up of projects.
• Effective use of change management within research and development team providing ongoing training &
  development and performance management to meet and exceed departmental and company standards.
• Conduct regular infield testing in conjunction with prototype development. Working on seeding equipment ensuring
  fitment and observing in field operation recording results.

What do you need to succeed?

• An agriculture background or experience is critical for this position.
• 5 years of progressive experience in design/development of a manufactured product.
• Degree or Certificate in Engineering, an asset.
• Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD Inventor.
• Strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented; ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency in MS Office products.
• Strong analytical, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership with the ability to delegate, set expectations and monitor progress.
• The ideal applicant will be self-motivated with a high level of organization, achieving the goals of the department.
• The candidate will be a key member of the management team, continuing to drive the success and growth of the company.

How to Apply: Once you click on the Apply for this Position button you will be taken to a page where you will have two ways to apply. You can upload your resume/CV or copy and paste your details into the box provided.