Design Engineer

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Tipton (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Tipton, KS is seeking a Design Engineer to join their Tillage Equipment R&D Team. This on-site role involves designing agricultural equipment and related components, creating detailed drawings, and providing technical support to ensure optimal product performance.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and have proficiency in design software like PRO‑E and SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering discipline required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills essential.
• Proficiency in design software and tools is needed.

Responsibilities

• Design tillage equipment and electronic components.
• Create detailed drawings and test plans.
• Evaluate field testing and recommend design modifications.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and quality.
• Produce design solutions to enhance cost and performance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Proficient with PRO‑E

Proficient with SolidWorks

Proficient with CREO

Working knowledge of farming practices

Understanding of manufacturing methods

Hydraulic and electronic integration skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Agricultural or BioSystems Machinery Engineering

Tools

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 to bring technical aptitude and innovation to agricultural equipment 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.