Date: Jul 2, 2026
Req ID: 104310

Location:
Jackson, MN, US

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Workplace Type: Onsite

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!

The Manager of Engineering Data Management and Process Control is a global leader responsible for engineering data governance, process standardization, digital engineering systems, and AI-enabled transformation across the Crop Care platform. This role ensures the integrity of engineering data within PLM, ERP, CAD, and product configuration systems while driving global process harmonization, virtual validation capabilities, and adoption of emerging digital technologies. Working closely with Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, and Product Platforms, this position plays a key role in advancing the future engineering operating model for Crop Care.

Your Impact

Engineering Data Governance & Management. Define and maintain global standards for Crop Care engineering data structures, taxonomies, product configurations, and lifecycle management. Ensure data integrity, consistency, and traceability across PLM, ERP, CAD, and engineering business systems. Act as the global owner of engineering master data policies and governance frameworks. Partner with IT to drive system enhancements, integrations, and digital engineering initiatives.

Engineering Process Excellence. Develop, implement, and sustain standardized engineering processes and workflows across Crop Care. Establish process control mechanisms, KPIs, and compliance tracking tools. Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. Ensure alignment of engineering processes with global product development, manufacturing, and quality standards.

AI & Digital Transformation Leadership. Drive adoption of AI-enabled engineering processes and workflows. Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve engineering productivity, data quality, and decision-making. Collaborate with Engineering and IT teams to redesign processes and systems that maximize the value of emerging digital technologies.

Digital Engineering Systems & Support. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for engineering systems, including PLM, PDM, CAD data management, ERP interfaces, and product configurators. Provide engineering-focused systems support, drive issue resolution, and identify opportunities to improve reliability, usability, and business value across the engineering tool landscape.

Virtual Validation & Product Configuration Integrity. Support virtual build activities by ensuring engineering models, configurations, and product structures are accurate, complete, and suitable for digital validation. Enable identification of design interferences, configuration issues, and data discrepancies prior to physical builds.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance. Collaborate with global Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT teams to ensure end-to-end alignment of systems, processes, and data. Support regional teams in implementing global standards while balancing business and regulatory requirements.

Compliance, Risk Management & Continuous Improvement. Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Monitor and audit data quality, process effectiveness, and system compliance. Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies related to engineering data, digital systems, and process execution.

Your Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred.

8+ years of experience in Engineering Operations, Engineering Systems, PLM, Data Management, Process Excellence, or a related discipline within a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated experience managing and improving engineering data, product structures, configurations, and lifecycle processes within PLM, ERP, CAD/PDM, and related engineering systems.

Proven success leading process standardization, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple teams, sites, or regions.

Experience supporting or administering engineering systems and driving collaboration between Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

Understanding of product development processes, engineering change management, configuration management, and engineering data governance principles.

Experience leading digital transformation initiatives, including automation, advanced analytics, AI-enabled workflows, or other emerging technologies.

Working knowledge of virtual validation, digital mockups, virtual builds, or CAD-based product development processes is highly desirable.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Experience working within a global engineering organization and collaborating across multiple geographies and cultures preferred.

Your Benefits

Health care and wellness plans

Dental and vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price

Paid holidays and paid time off

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Reimbursement for continuing education

Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

Your Compensation

This position offers a base salary range of $111,000 to $158,000, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. This role is also eligible for a target annual bonus eligibility of 15% of base salary, as part of AGCO’s total rewards program.

Your Workplace

This role follows AGCO’s on-site work model, with employees primarily working from an AGCO location (Jackson, MN) for a 4 days per week to support collaboration and teamwork.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Join our extraordinary team today and !

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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