At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead product development from concept to launch, shaping the future of agricultural machinery.
- Company: Coolamon, a family-owned Aussie manufacturer dedicated to reliable farming solutions.
- Benefits: Supportive work culture, career growth, and investment in your professional development.
- Other info: Join a family-oriented business that values its people and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on farmer-focused products while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in product development.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Reporting to the General Manager and leading a team of engineers and designers, you'll own the end-to-end product development strategy - from market insight and concept design through to prototyping, testing, validation and production release. This is a genuine leadership opportunity to shape the future of the product range, working closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement and Service to deliver commercially successful, farmer-focused solutions.
Key responsibilities
- Setting and driving product development strategy in line with business goals
- Leading products through their full lifecycle - concept, prototyping, testing, validation, release
- Turning farmer and dealer feedback into real product improvements and new concepts
- Ensuring every design meets Australian Standards, safety regulations and engineering best practice
- Overseeing CAD design, engineering documentation, BOMs and change management
- Driving cost optimisation through value engineering and design-for-manufacture
- Managing prototype builds and field testing programs
- Continuously improving existing products for reliability, durability and performance
- Owning product roadmaps and project timelines
- Managing the engineering budget and resourcing
About you
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in agricultural machinery or heavy manufacturing product development
- Proven leadership experience managing engineering or product teams
- Strong command of CAD systems and engineering documentation processes
- Solid project and product lifecycle management experience
- Commercial acumen - you understand cost structures and margins
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
About us
Coolamon is a proud, family-owned Australian manufacturer known for building strong, reliable machinery that farmers depend on. We're a supportive, family-owned business that genuinely invests in our people and our products.
Head of Product Development in Coolamon employer: Coolamon Holdings
Coolamon Holdings is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your contributions directly impact the agricultural sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development and leadership training, ensuring you thrive in your role as Head of Agricultural Product Development. Located in Australia, our commitment to delivering farmer-focused solutions means you will be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the industry.
