Lead Project Engineer, Track Tractor Platform

Platform Project Engineer Location: Jackson, MN, US Workplace Type: Onsite Platform Project Engineer is responsible for leading a design engineering team during new product introduction (NPI) projects with a farmer‑first mindset, focusing on exceeding customer expectations. The role requires collaborating with a cross‑functional team of experts from manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and suppliers to deliver industry‑leading solutions while maximizing customer value. Travel to foreign and domestic AGCO sites, dealers, and customers may be required. Your Impact Lead design engineering project team using robust and consistent processes to achieve committed project targets. Develop multi‑year project plans including schedules and budgets. Track project deliverables and expenses to ensure quality, financial, and time metrics are met. Coordinate use‑case analysis and new product specifications with design engineering teams and align with cross‑functional departments. Conduct project control meetings and update project plans (schedule and budget estimates). Compile and present periodic project status reports to interdepartmental teams and management. Organize and facilitate design reviews as well as DFMEA sessions. Provide support for prototype and pre‑series builds, lab and field validation, and issue resolution. Coordinate the development of initial project bill of materials and validation requirements. Develop and implement new processes to improve the timing, quality, and cost of NPI projects. Communicate with design engineering sites in other countries to ensure global alignment. Your Experience and Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience developing new agricultural or off‑highway equipment. Minimum 2 years of experience working with new product introduction processes and tools. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of professionals. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. Preferred: Familiarity with AGCO’s AMPIP process or similar phase‑gate NPI process. Experience with Windchill and Creo by PTC. Project Management Professional certification. Working understanding of mobile machine electronics and CAN‑based networks. Your Compensation Salary range: $85,000–$125,000 (based on experience). Eligibility for a bonus based on 10% of the compensation. Benefits Health care, dental, and vision plans. Flexible and virtual work options (where available). 401(k) savings plan with company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted AGCO stock purchase. Paid holidays and paid time off. Health savings and flexible spending accounts. Reimbursement for continuing education. Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans. Your Workplace You will work with your AGCO colleagues in an onsite model from Jackson, MN. We value inclusion and recognize the innovation that 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr