Argus Controls Hiring for Engineering Leader at Surrey, BC Full Time

Our world is changing. Our population is growing. Agriculture is transforming new plants, better crops, greenhouse growing, vertical farming, and the technology that makes it all happen. At Argus, this is our world. We’re driven by our vision to protect the environment, stabilize food security and improve human health by providing technology to growers and plant scientists who are making a difference.

For the last 35 years, we’ve been providing the world with the most advanced controls systems for horticulture. Our business has tripled in the last few years alone. And now we’re leaping forward with ground-breaking software, enriched data solutions, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools that will change the way growers grow and the future of agriculture.

Grow beyond your expectations for your career. Grow with Argus.

Engineering Leader- (Project Engineering)

Reporting to: VP & General Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Engineering Leader will be a key leader within our cross-functional organization and a proactive member of the Argus Leadership Team. Responsible for the overall leadership of our Project Engineering functions, which includes Control System Design, Drawings, and Programming, this role will provide technical and managerial direction, structure, and managerial oversight for the whole team, as well as coaching and mentoring for the functional leads within the team. This individual will also work closely with our CTO and R&D group as well as Quality to provide technical and operational leadership to the broader organization in helping to bolster Engineering processes and guidelines including ECO’s, Rev control, and testing standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Active participation as a part of the Argus Leadership Team in the setting and execution of organizational strategies and objectives

Leadership and development of the team and team members, ensuring clarity in roles, expectations, and helping to develop Argus’ next level of leadership.

Leading the Project Design team and function

Provide direction on structure, tools, process, and expectations for the Design, Drawing, and Programming team leads and team members

Coaching, management, and development of team members in a cross-functional work environment

Continuing to improve Project Design’s upstream and downstream workflow and interaction with other teams and departments, including sales, service, and manufacturing.

Enhancing Argus Engineering documentation and change management processes, in conjunction with Quality, R&D, and other functions, to align processes and tools across the organization.

Working with Quality to assess and improve project quality and process and overall Quality Control.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
People-centered leadership focus.

Alignment with and support of the Argus CARE values.

Client-centric mindset.

Able to work and thrive in a dynamic and growing organization.

Ability to lead up and across in a cross-functional/matrixed organization.

Builder and scaler of the process with the ability to find/create solutions for client and organizational challenges.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

P.Eng. Designation.

7+ years experience in Engineering, Product/Project Management.

Lean / Six Sigma

Mechanical and manufacturing engineering in a production environment

Lean Manufacturing and Process improvement

Controls System Engineering experience

ERP and CAD experience

DURATION

Full Time, Permanent

LOCATION

Surrey, BC

RATE OF PAY

The successful applicant will be remunerated based on their skills and experience.

All Applicants must be fully vaccinated against covid-19

Argus is an entrepreneurial organization built on the expertise of our people we are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees to ensure we meet the ever-evolving needs of our clients. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries, benefits and reward programs, within a dynamic work environment. Argus recognized that our continued success is dependent on the capabilities and self-motivation of our people, and therefore encourages and supports employees’ continual growth and development.