Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Tillage Equipment R&D Team in Tipton, KS to bring technical aptitude in developing agricultural equipment and to bring innovation to agriculture globally. This on-site role runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. Responsibilities include designing tillage equipment, creating drawings and BOMs, applying analysis to optimize designs, supporting manufacturing and quality, and driving cost and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or agricultural engineering or related field.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with CAD/FEA tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Design tillage equipment and related electronic components.
• Create detailed drawings, bill of materials, test plans, etc.
• Use analysis software, evaluate field tests and propose design changes.
• Support manufacturing, quality, and sourcing to ensure correct fabrication.
• Improve cost, quality and performance with engineering knowledge.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural or BioSystems Machinery Engineering

Tools

PRO-E

SolidWorks

CREO

FEA software

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Tipton, KS Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Tillage Equipment R&D Team in Tipton, KS to bring technical aptitude in developing agricultural equipment and to bring innovation to agriculture globally.

D e sign Engineer Tillage Equipment Tipton, KS Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Tillage Equipment R&D Team in Tipton, KS to bring technical aptitude in developing agricultural equipment and to bring innovation to agriculture globally. This is an on-site position based in Tipton, KS that works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Design tillage equipment and related electronic components.
• Create detailed drawings, bill of materials, test plans, etc.
• Utilize analysis software, evaluate field testing and recommend design modifications to optimize product designs.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply management to ensure product is fabricated, welded and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design.
• Produce and/or evaluate design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance based on specialized knowledge of engineering applications.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with PRO-E, SolidWorks, CREO or similar programs as well as FEA software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of farming practices and equipment
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and processes
• Hydraulic and electronic integration skills a plus

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 .