Design the Next Generation of Agricultural Products

Are you an innovative engineer who enjoys turning ideas into practical, market-ready products? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where you can take a concept from design through to production?

Our client is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join their team and play a key role in the research, design, development, and continuous improvement of their agricultural product range. This is an exciting opportunity to work on industry-leading projects while contributing directly to the future growth of a well-established Australian manufacturer.

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for designing new products, enhancing existing products, and leading development projects from concept through to implementation.

This role combines engineering design, project management, research and development, and continuous improvement, providing the opportunity to work closely with production teams, suppliers, contractors, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

- Research, design and develop new products and product improvements

- Create 3D models, 2D drawings, manufacturing documentation, CNC files, cutting lists and assembly procedures

- Conduct engineering simulations to test product performance, stress and motion

- Evaluate materials, manufacturing methods and processes to improve product functionality and efficiency

- Source components and suppliers to support new product development

- Manage intellectual property protection activities where required

- Ensure products are practical, functional, aesthetically appealing and commercially viable

Project Management





- Lead product development and continuous improvement projects

- Manage project timelines, budgets, testing and implementation activities

- Drive development projects including
- Field bins

- Grain silos

- Silo access systems and walkways

- No-climb silo systems

- Silo monitoring and technology solutions

- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes

Manufacturing & Process Improvement

- Develop and maintain drawings, cutting lists, assembly instructions and manufacturing procedures

- Review and improve existing manufacturing processes

- Work alongside production teams to gain practical product knowledge and support implementation of new designs

- Assist with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential Skills & Experience

- Relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in Engineering, Drafting or Product Design

- Strong CAD design capabilities

- Proficiency in SolidWorks, including modelling and simulation

- Experience creating technical drawings and manufacturing documentation

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

- Strong project management capabilities

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously





- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

- Strong computer literacy and technical documentation skills

Highly Desirable

- Mechanical or Structural Engineering experience

- Knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines including mechanical and structural engineering

- Research and development experience

- Product testing and validation experience

- Root Cause Analysis skills

- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies

- Experience in agricultural, manufacturing or industrial environments

What We Offer

- Full-time permanent position

- Opportunity to lead exciting product development projects

- Diverse role combining engineering, innovation and project management

- Hands-on involvement from concept through to production

- Supportive and collaborative team environment

- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to make a real impact on creative agricultural products used throughout Australia

Apply Now

If you're a motivated engineer who enjoys innovation, problem-solving and seeing your designs become real-world products, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant engineering and product development experience.

Please note: Only Australian residents with unrestricted working rights will be considered for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia on a permanent basis. Unfortunately, candidates requiring visa sponsorship or holding temporary work visas are not eligible for consideration.

📌 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (Bendigo)
🏢 ESE Consulting
📍 Bendigo