Lead Project Engineer, Track Tractor Platform

Location: Jackson

Lead Project Engineer, Track Tractor Platform

Date:
May 24, 2026

Req

Location:

Jackson, MN, US

Workplace Type:
Onsite

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 into work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!

The Platform Project Engineer is responsible for leading a design engineering team during NPI projects with a Farmer First mindset while focusing on exceeding customer expectations.  Achieving this task can only be accomplished by partnering with a cross functional team comprised of like-minded experts from Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing and suppliers to deliver industry leading solutions while maximizing customer value.  The Platform Project Engineer must take a leadership role in the problem resolution process and be able to work effectively with individuals from all disciplines.  

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 targets for projects. 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 the 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 teams. 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:

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* + A minimum of 5 years of experience developing new agricultural or off highway equipment and A minimum of 2 years of experience working with new product introduction processes and tools.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to lead and motivate a diverse team of professionals

+ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.  Preferred qualification:

+ Familiarity with AGCO's AMPIP process or similar phase gate NPI process. Experienced with Windchill and Creo by PTC.

+ Project Management Professional certification. Working understanding of mobile machine electronics and CAN based networks

** Your Compensation:*
* + This position will pay within the range of $85k-125k, based on experience. This position is eligible for a bonus based on 10% of the compensation.

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* Your Benefits:

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* + Health care and wellness plans

+ Dental and vision plans

+ Flexible and virtual work options (where available)

+ 401(k) Savings Plan with company match

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price

+ 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 wonderful AGCO colleagues in the Onsite model from Jackson, MN.

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.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

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