Test Engineering Lead

TEST ENGINEERING LEAD

Who We Are

At K-Hart Industries Ltd. we are passionate about designing and manufacturing agricultural equipment that makes a difference for conservation-minded farmers worldwide. We place farmers at the heart of everything we do, to support them with innovative, sustainable and robust solutions that they can trust. With a strong focus on creating forwarding-thinking solutions that benefit both farmers and the environment, our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and the drive to make a positive and meaningful impact.

Who You Are

The Test Engineering Lead role is responsible for supporting engineering test activities across K-Hart’s farm equipment lines. This includes both lab and field testing, assisting with prototype builds, and troubleshooting machine performance. You enjoy working hands-on with equipment, diagnosing issues, and validating solutions in real-world conditions. You are observant, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working both in a shop environment and in the field with customers. This role requires travel during key farming seasons.

Key Responsibilities

· The Duties and Responsibilities of the Test Engineering Lead role are focused on ensuring the successful completing of testing activities related to K-Hart’s current and future farm equipment products.

· Provide oversight of the prototyping process whenever new test apparatus or machines are being built for the purpose of K-Hart product validation.

· Provide test engineering leadership and support on new product development projects during the lab testing and field-testing phases.

· Provide test engineering leadership and support on current products while lab and field testing of updates is performed.

· Ensure the accuracy of reports on failures observed during testing and solutions implemented to remedy the failures.

· Perform maintenance and repair activities on large farm implements to ensure they remain operational, and testing can continue.

· Work with design engineers to evaluate and implement design changes intended to fix observed failures and validate their effectiveness in solving the issues.

· Work directly with farmers to train them in the operation of the test machines, and to obtain their feedback on performance and reliability issues they see and observe.

· Travel, sometimes for 10-14 days at a time, to remote locations to test farm implements in the environment that they are commonly used in.

· Assist in prototype builds and test setup

What Sets You Apart?

· Engineering degree or Technological Diploma (Mechanical or Agricultural preferred)

· Experience in testing or working with heavy equipment

· Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills

· Strong troubleshooting and observation skills

· Good communication skills

· Ability to travel within Canada and the US

· Experience operating agricultural equipment is an asset

Why K-Hart is Your Next Career Move

At K-Hart, you’ll join a passionate team in an industry that makes a tangible difference. Here is what we offer:

· Impactful work: Be part of a smaller company that is focused on sustainability and innovation and where you can see and feel your contribution make a difference.

· Career Growth: opportunities to learn, develop, and expand your skill set in agriculture

· Work with leadership and teammates who value your input and ideas.

· Be a part of a team who is committed to fostering an environment of optimism, community, and respect, ensuring a great experience for our employees and our customers.

· Group Health and Insurance Benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage

· Employee Assistance Program

· Paid sick and personal/family leave

Job Specifics

· Full time Permanent

Salary

· $75,000 - $120,000 per year- Based on experience

Location

· In Person

Ready to take the Next Step?

· We’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to join our team and become part of the K-Hart Family

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