Product Engineering Team Leader-WG1050

Summit Search Group has been retained by K-Hart Industries Ltd. on the recruitment of their next Product Engineering Leader. K-Hart designs manufactures and globally distributes seeding and harvesting equipment for conservation-minded agricultural producers. With a strong focus on innovation sustainability and product reliability K-Hart is committed to delivering equipment that drives meaningful impact for farmers and the environment.

On their behalf we are seeking an experienced and technically strong Product Engineering Leader to provide leadership across the engineering function. Reporting to the Director of Engineering this role will play a key part in guiding product development supporting validation efforts and ensuring the delivery of reliable field-ready equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization where you will influence product innovation from concept through to field execution while leading and mentoring a collaborative engineering team.

The Opportunity

The Product Engineering Leader is responsible for providing technical leadership across engineering activities supporting both product development and validation. This role will take ownership of projects from concept through to field validation while working cross-functionally with manufacturing testing and leadership teams to ensure successful product outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise practical decision-making ability and proven leadership skills with a focus on delivering high-quality reliable agricultural equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and manage a team of engineers providing mentorship guidance and performance feedback
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages idea sharing and continuous improvement
• Support team development through coaching technical guidance and structured feedback

Product Design & Development

• Oversee and actively participate in the design and development of agricultural equipment products
• Ensure products meet performance quality and regulatory requirements
• Utilize CAD and related tools to develop 3D models engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Support the development of product and service-related documentation

Design Review & Technical Execution

• Lead design reviews to evaluate concepts identify risks and optimize designs for manufacturability cost and performance
• Provide technical guidance to troubleshoot and resolve design-related challenges throughout the product lifecycle
• Participate in engineering decision-making and ensure alignment with overall product strategy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure successful product execution and manufacturability
• Coordinate activities between design testing and production teams
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget

Customer & Field Engagement

• Engage with customers and field teams to gather feedback and understand product performance and reliability
• Incorporate customer insights into product design and continuous improvement initiatives

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Stay current with industry trends emerging technologies and advancements in agricultural equipment
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes standards and methodologies
• Support innovation initiatives that enhance product performance and customer outcomes

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering Agricultural Engineering or a related field
• 7 years of relevant engineering experience preferably within agricultural or heavy equipment industries
• Demonstrated project leadership experience from concept through execution
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Experience with CAD software and engineering tools
• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams
• Strong communication decision-making and cross-functional collaboration skills

For more information or to submit your resume please contact Gail Eckert at Summit Search Group:

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