Senior Manager, Engineering, Crop Care Planters

AGCO Corporation; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

AGCO Corporation in Ibirubá is seeking a Senior Manager, Planter Modules Systems to lead engineering teams responsible for planter modules within Crop Care platforms. You will set technical strategy, drive execution, and ensure delivery aligns with product roadmaps and quality standards.

This onsite role focuses on delivering integrated product solutions across multiple disciplines. The position requires leadership of managers and senior engineers, collaboration with Product Management,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in engineering leadership within product or systems development.
• Experience leading complex engineering programs and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, module design, and product lifecycle management.
• Ability to influence technical strategy and organizational direction.
• Knowledge of agricultural machinery projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute engineering strategy for planter modules systems aligned with Crop Care roadmaps and business priorities.
• Drive innovation within planter systems, including integration of new technologies and product enhancements.
• Oversee large-scale, cross-functional engineering programs with significant technical complexity and budget responsibility.
• Lead managers and senior technical professionals across application engineering disciplines.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Service, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure integrated product delivery.
• Manage engineering budgets, resources, and long-term workforce planning.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems integration

Module design

Product lifecycle management

Cross-functional teamwork

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related)

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

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 Senior Manager, Planter Modules Systems is responsible for leading engineering teams delivering planter modules systems within Crop Care platforms. This role is accountable for technical strategy, execution, and performance across application-related subsystems and planter modules, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps, quality standards, and business objectives.

The position provides leadership across multiple teams and disciplines, with responsibility for a broad technical portfolio and cross-functional delivery.

Your responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering strategy for planter modules systems, including: frame, commodities and row unit, aligned with Crop Care product roadmaps and business priorities.
• Drive innovation within planter systems, including integration of new technologies and product enhancements.
• Oversee large-scale, cross-functional engineering programs with significant technical complexity and budget responsibility. Ensure effective planning, resource allocation, and delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead managers and senior technical professionals across application engineering disciplines.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Service, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure integrated product delivery
• Manage engineering budgets, resources, and long-term workforce planning

Your Qualifications and Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related); advanced degree preferred
• Significant experience in engineering leadership within product or systems development
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering programs and cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of systems integration, module design, and product lifecycle management
• Proven ability to influence technical strategy and organizational direction
• Preferably knowledge in developing projects focused on agricultural machinery

Your Workplace

This job position is based in Ibirubá. The work format is Onsite (4x1).

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.