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Are you a hands-on design engineer who thrives on solving real-world challenges? Do you love the idea of creating innovative agricultural machinery that makes a real difference to Australian farmers? If you're looking to design with purpose and shape the future of ag-tech – we want to hear from you!
We’re on the lookout for a Senior Design Engineer to join our Agricultural Engineering team either in Mannum, SA or Cowra, NSW. In this key role, you’ll take the lead on new product development and design improvements, using your deep understanding of ag machinery and engineering know-how to deliver robust, market-ready solutions.
From concept to completion, you’ll work closely with production, sales, and marketing teams, turning ideas into equipment that performs in the paddock – all while keeping the customer front of mind.
Grow a career. Build a future.
What You’ll Do
• Lead R&D projects that bring customer-focused, sustainable ag machinery to life
• Design and develop new machines, plus upgrades to existing products
• Collaborate with production to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and build-ready
• Align CAD files, registers and documentation into an accessible, well-organised system
• Support compliance, QA, and safety standards in every design
• Liaise with suppliers, project managers, and customers to ensure the correct application of the product
• Use CAD and FEA tools to model, test, and refine your designs
• Provide technical support and guidance to workshop teams
• Review offshore product designs and help tailor them for the local market
• Contribute to manuals, spare parts lists, and end-user guides
• Drive continuous improvement across design and engineering processes
• Champion a pro-customer culture across the business
• Stay up to date with market trends and competitor products
About You
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent • 5+ years in the agricultural industry with hands-on experience in machinery design • Minimum 2 years’ experience designing equipment from scratch • Proficient in SolidWorks, Creo or similar CAD tools • Familiarity with MRP systems and general computer literacy • Sharp eye for detail and a creative mindset • Proven ability to follow processes, troubleshoot, and work methodically • Great communicator and a collaborative team player • Curious, flexible, and ready to think outside the box
Why Join Us
CNH is a world-class equipment and services company dedicated to advancing the noble work of agriculture and construction workers. Driven by our shared purpose of Breaking New Ground, we are passionate about bringing Innovation, Sustainability, and Productivity to all that we do. As a truly global company, CNH’s 37,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world through our core brands including Case IH, New Holland Agriculture, K-Line Ag, Horwood Bagshaw and Flexi-Coil.
We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, showcasing our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Benefits We Offer
• Opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment • Work on meaningful designs that solve real agricultural problems • Contribute to innovative, sustainable solutions that support our farming communities • Competitive base salary and performance incentives • Retail & health insurance discounts • Paid parental leave • Novated leasing • Among many others
Ready To Make An Impact?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
If you have any questions or would like a detailed job description, please reach out to
Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Mid-Senior level
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Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
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