Design Engineer

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Salina, KS is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to join the CE Attachments product development team. This on-site role focuses on designing skid-steer and excavator attachments from concept through production in Salina, KS.

The candidate will manage design projects, prototype, test, validate, and ensure manufacturability while collaborating with manufacturing to ensure quality and performance. Occasional out-of-state travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on design engineering experience, preferably in construction or agricultural equipment.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturability.
• Proficient in CAD (Creo, CATIA) and PLM tools (Windchill); experience with FEA software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to present to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design new skid-steer and excavator attachments from concept through production.
• Manage design projects: concept, prototyping, testing, validation, manufacturability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing for fabrication, welding, assembly, and performance.
• Present design concepts and opportunities to management.
• Use analysis software and field data to optimize designs; create drawings and BOMs.
• Identify improvements to production methods and equipment; ensure safety regulations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Creo

CATIA

Windchill

FEA software

Excel

Job description

Salina, KS

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

Product Engineer – CE Attachments

( Design Engineer )

Salina, KS

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

This is an on-site position based in Salina, KS and typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Occasional out-of-state travel is 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.
• 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
• 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

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 .