Head of Agricultural Product Development

Coolamon Holdings; Coolamon; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Coolamon Holdings, an Australian manufacturer, seeks a Mechanical Engineering leader to own end-to-end product development from concept through to production. You will drive strategy, oversee prototypes, testing and field programs, and align with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement and Service to deliver farmer-focused solutions.

You will lead teams, manage budgets and roadmaps, ensure compliance with Australian Standards, and optimise costs through value engineering.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of engineering or product teams.
• Strong command of CAD systems and documentation processes.
• Experience in agricultural machinery or heavy manufacturing product development.

Responsibilities

• Setting and driving product development strategy in line with business goals.
• Leading products through their full lifecycle from concept to release.
• Turning farmer and dealer feedback into real product improvements.
• Ensuring designs meet Australian Standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership experience

CAD systems

Lifecycle management

Commercial acumen

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Coolamon Holdings, an Australian manufacturer, seeks a Mechanical Engineering leader to own end-to-end product development from concept through to production. You will drive strategy, oversee prototypes, testing and field programs, and align with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement and Service to deliver farmer-focused solutions.

You will lead teams, manage budgets and roadmaps, ensure compliance with Australian Standards, and optimise costs through value engineering.