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?

You are an individual that has

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

Careers@khartindustries.com