Design Engineer

K-Hart Industries

Date: 1 week ago

City: Winnipeg, MB

Est. CA$54,388 - CA$77,530 / yr ⓘ

Contract type: Full time

DESIGN ENGINEER

Who We Are

At K-Hart Industries Ltd. we are passionate about designing and manufacturing agricultural equipment that makes a difference for conservation-minded farmers worldwide. We place farmers at the heart of everything we do, to support them with innovative, sustainable and robust solutions that they can trust. With a strong focus on creating forwarding-thinking solutions that benefit both farmers and the environment, our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and the drive to make a positive and meaningful impact.

Who You Are

The Design Engineer role is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of K-Hart’s farm equipment. This role focuses on creating practical, reliable, and innovative solutions that perform in real-world farming conditions. You enjoy working hands-on with equipment, translating ideas into functional designs, and collaborating with manufacturing and test teams to bring products to life. You are detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and motivated by seeing your designs perform in the field.

Key Responsibilities

The Duties and Responsibilities of the Design Engineer role are focused on supporting the development and improvement of K-Hart’s products:

Develop system and component designs to meet set objectives of performance, cost, durability, etc.
Develop CAD models, drawings, specifications, schematics, and other supporting information.
Perform Engineering analysis of designs using hand calculations and simulation software(s) to confirm design capabilities.
Select materials, manufacturing processes and vendors.
Design and support prototype(s) build and testing.
Support production build.
Support development of product and service-related publications.
Able to travel 10% of the time for 1-2 weeks at a time.
Other duties as assigned.

What Sets You Apart?

· Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Engineering Technologist Diploma (Mechanical or Agricultural preferred)

· Experience in design of agricultural or heavy equipment

· Proficiency in CAD software and engineering drawings

· Strong mechanical aptitude

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

· Experience working with manufacturing teams and vendors

· Practical, hands-on mindset

Why K-Hart is Your Next Career Move

At K-Hart, you’ll join a passionate team in an industry that makes a tangible difference. Here is what we offer:

Impactful work: Be part of a smaller company that is focused on sustainability and innovation and where you can see and feel your contribution make a difference.

Career Growth: opportunities to learn, develop, and expand your skill set in agriculture

Work with leadership and teammates who value your input and ideas.

Be a part of a team who is committed to fostering an environment of optimism, community, and respect, ensuring a great experience for our employees and our customers.

Group Health and Insurance Benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sick and personal/family leave