Design Engineer

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Assaria (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Assaria, KS, seeks a Design Engineer I to join our R&D team to design agricultural implements. This on-site role involves concept development through production, prototyping, testing, and DFMA.

You will create detailed drawings and BOMs, collaborate with manufacturing, and present design concepts to leadership. Travel may be required during development and testing.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 0–3 years of experience.
• Experience with PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Windchill, FEA tools and MS Office.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and electronics integration is a plus.
• Knowledge of castings/forgings/plastics design is a plus.
• Knowledge of farming practices helpful.
• Willing to travel out of state for development/testing.

Responsibilities

• Design new large Ag implements and OEM products from concept through production.
• Manage design projects from concept, prototyping, testing to DFMA.
• Support manufacturing to ensure fabrication, welding and assembly per design.
• Present concepts, features, opportunities and challenges to management.
• Use analysis software and field testing to optimize designs.
• Create detailed drawings, BOMs, test plans, etc.
• Suggest improvements to production methods and equipment.
• Follow safety regulations and wear PPE.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

DFMA

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Electronics

Farming equipment knowledge

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Agricultural/ BioSystems machinery knowledge (adv)

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Windchill

FEA software

MS Office

Job description

Design Engineer I

Assaria, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Kubota, is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our R&D team in Assaria, KS to design agricultural implements.

This is an on-site position based in Assaria, KS and works Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Design new innovative large Ag implements and OEM products from concept through production.
• Manage all aspects of design projects including concept, prototyping, testing and design for manufacturability & assembly (DFMA).
• Provide support to manufacturing to ensure product is fabricated, welded and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design.
• Present design concepts, features, opportunities and challenges to the Great Plains management team.
• Utilize analysis software, evaluate field testing and recommend design modifications to optimize product designs.
• Create detailed drawings, bill of materials, test plans, etc.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product to engineering team lead.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require additional qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural or BioSystems Machinery Engineering, or related engineering discipline from a four-year college or university with 0 to 3 years of experience.
• Experience with PTC Creo (or Solid Works), PLM tools (Windchill), FEA software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and ability work in a fast-paced environment within a diverse group.
• Excellent communicator who performs well solving problems and working in a team environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting and resolving field and shop issues safely
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electronic integration is a plus.
• Knowledge of design of castings, forgings and plastics is a plus.
• Knowledge of farming practices and equipment helpful.
• Willing and able to travel out of state for multiple days during development and testing phases

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with five divisions—Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; Great Plains Trucking; and the Construction Equipment Division—we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.