Design Engineer

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. is hiring a Product Engineer for their CE Attachments Product Development team in Salina, KS. This on-site role demands strong design engineering skills, focusing on developing new attachment products for construction equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of industry experience. This position includes responsibilities like design project management and collaboration with manufacturing to ensure optimal product performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on design engineering experience in relevant fields.
• Solid understanding of fabrication, welding, and assembly processes.
• Strong skills in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Design new skid-steer and excavator attachments and OEM products.
• Manage all aspects of design projects from concept to production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing for design accuracy and performance.

Skills

Design engineering experience

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Proficiency in CAD and PLM tools

Excellent communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software (Creo, CATIA)

PLM tools (Windchill)

FEA software

Job description

Product Engineer – CE Attachments (Design Engineer)

Great Plains Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Kubota, is seeking an experienced Product Engineer for the Construction Equipment (CE) Attachment Product Development team in Salina, KS.

Location: Salina, KS. On-site position. Works Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Occasional out-of-state travel required.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Design new skid‑steer and excavator attachments and OEM products from concept through production.
• Manage all aspects of design projects including concept development, prototyping, testing, validation, and design‑for‑manufacturability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure correct fabrication, welding, assembly, and functional performance.
• Present design concepts, features, opportunities and challenges to the Land Pride 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.
• Identify and recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product to engineering team lead.

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.
• 5+ years of hands‑on design engineering experience, preferably in construction equipment, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, or related industries.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication, welding, assembly) and design‑for‑manufacturability.
• Proficient in CAD (Creo, CATIA, or similar), PLM tools (Windchill), and FEA software; strong skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical information clearly to cross‑functional teams.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting and resolving field and shop issues safely.
• Willing and able to travel out of state for multiple days during development and testing phases.