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The Forage Product lines researches, develops and manufactures Mergers, Rakes, Boxes, Dump Carts, Tedders, Bale-wrappers and Manure Spreaders under the brands Oxbo and H&S. Oxbo/H&S has market leading positions with an aggressive plan for continuous growth with outstanding innovation, you will be serving as an Engineering Manager, Forage the position will be responsible for development of new machines with high quality, reliability, and efficiency of engineering outputs with the vision of advanced research, industry trends and developments that may impact the business.
Date Posted: 04/04/2025
This position involves leading locally the team of engineers and working with global functional teams on the development and maintenance of Oxbo’s Forage Platforms according to the market requirements globally, driving commonality with Modular Development including documentation and Validation, will develop product requirements, test cases and ensure product design and function meet stakeholder and customer’s expectations on performance, quality, product cost, budgets and program timing. The Engineering Manager, Forage is part of the Division Management Team, consisting of the President Forage Division, and managers of Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales and Service. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of Agricultural Equipment (self-propelled and/or pull-types), or Construction Equipment or Automotive including the setup, operation, and data analysis capabilities.
Responsibilities
• Effectively manage, lead and coach a team of engineers developing the Forage product platforms and cross functionally with Global Module Leaders
• Working closely with the Global Market/Sales Manager, defining the strategic product roadmaps for the forage platforms
• Develop Programs according Oxbo’s Product development process
• Develop, propose and manage engineering budgets (Resources, Materials, Validation etc) by project and department (OPEX and Eng CAPEX)
• Define project objectives and key collaborations within the strategical engineering roadmap
• Coordinate the Functional Teams on vehicle/implement development (i.e Technology, Hydraulics, Product Validation and Safety/Homologation)
• Plan validation activities (virtual, lab and field) with Product Validation Team
• Research, Conceptual designs and develop product innovations (including Field Autonomous and Robotics)
• Plan and execute strategies for engineering projects
• Build teams and staff development, including hiring and training of staff
• Present department reports and project presentations
• Strive to improve efficiency of processes and product designs
• Coordinate and Manage Design Contractors
Qualifications
• Proven Leadership: demonstrating success as an Engineering Management role within the agricultural equipment industry
• Knowledgeable in design of agricultural machinery with complex Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electric systems
• Experience or exposure to innovation as autonomous vehicles, robotics, machinery electrification and alternative propulsion systems
• Results-oriented project approach with quality and customer focus, project management standards & procedures usage is essential
• Excellent analysis skills to identify the root causes and to react in a short time following the defined procedures
• Market Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the forage equipment market and industry trends.
• Excellent Communication: Effective communication skills to lead and inspire the management team and engage with customers and stakeholders.
• Financial Understanding: Development of Project Costs (OPEX/CAPEX) and Business Cases creation and evaluation withing the division
Experience and Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Software Engineering; Master’s degree or MBA considered as a plus
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in development an validation of agricultural equipment industry, with at least 5 years in management or supervision role.
• Proven track record of successful products delivered in the market driving business growth
• Deep knowledge of the forage equipment market and competitive landscape.
Benefits
PTO accruing beginning day one
Paid sick time
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life/AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Additional voluntary benefits
