Design Engineering Supervisor

Great Bend Industries; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Bend Industries is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead the design and development of hydraulic cylinder solutions. You will provide technical leadership for product design, support customers through development, and manage the engineering team responsible for new and custom cylinders.

This role sits on the senior leadership team and aligns engineering initiatives with company vision. You will guide design amidst customer requirements and industry standards, oversee documentation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 1+ years of supervisory experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and people development skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight travel
• Experience using SolidWorks, Inventor and AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of hydraulic cylinder products from concept through production release
• Establish design requirements from customer specs and industry standards
• Review and approve designs, drawings, and documentation for accuracy
• Manage engineering change notices and implement design revisions
• Provide technical expertise on hydraulic cylinder design, materials, manufacturing methods and performance
• Ensure compliance with standards, specs, and regulatory requirements
• Estimate cylinder projects and manage cost considerations in bids
• Prepare bills of materials and item master listings
• Improve material and manufacturing cost strategies
• Serve as primary technical resource for customers throughout design and development
• Collaborate with customers to meet application requirements
• Provide technical support for Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Manufacturing
• Build strong customer relationships through responsive support
• Support prototype development, testing, validation and product launches
• Participate in and lead new product launches
• Coach and mentor engineers; limit to 4 direct reports
• Assist with recruitment, training and development of staff

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Join a dynamic organization offering a remote work environment, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.

Candidates must reside in the Wichita, KS or Kansas City area. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and is ideal for professionals with a passion for mechanical design and product development.

Starting Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 annually.

Location: Remote (must reside in the Wichita or Kansas City area) and be able to travel quarterly to Great Bend, KS.

Travel: Increased travel required initially for company orientation and product training.

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

Target Start Date: Mid-November 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading the design and development of innovative hydraulic cylinder solutions that meet customer requirements and company standards. This role provides technical leadership for product design, supports customers throughout the product development process, and manages the engineering team responsible for designing new and custom hydraulic cylinder products. As a member of the senior leadership team at Great Bend Industries, the Engineering Supervisor will align the company's vision and strategic objectives with engineering initiatives while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused, and high-performing design organization. This position is responsible for developing engineering talent and driving technical excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Hydraulic Cylinder Design

• Lead the design and development of new and custom hydraulic cylinder products from concept through production release.
• Establish design requirements based on customer specifications, application requirements, and industry standards.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and product documentation for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Manage engineering change notices (ECNs) to ensure accurate product documentation and seamless implementation of design revisions.
• Provide technical expertise related to hydraulic cylinder design, material selection, manufacturing methods, and product performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for estimating all cylinder projects to ensure accurate and consistent bid to build process.
• Fully understand manufacturing costs and incorporate accurate costs into all project estimates.
• Prepare all item master listings and bills of materials to ensure accurate costs.
• Continually improve material and manufacturing cost strategies by finding improved techniques in both areas.

Customer & Technical Support

• Serve as a primary technical resource for customers throughout the design and product development process.
• Collaborate with customers to understand application requirements and develop effective engineering solutions.
• Provide technical support for Sales, Operations, Purchasing, and Manufacturing during product development and production.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through responsive technical support and effective communication.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and product launches.
• Participate and lead new product launching.

General Supervision

• Coach and mentor various levels of engineers, and support personnel, not to exceed 4 direct reports.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and development of staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and set objectives for team members.
• Ensure all engineering practices adhere to industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with other department heads to ensure alignment of company goals and drive collective success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and people development skills.
• Consistent track record for executing performance objectives and delivering results with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in SolidWorks, Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight travel. Initial travel upon hire may exceed 20% during training.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in a directly related role.
• Professional Engineer License.
• Experience in design and manufacturing hydraulic cylinders.
• Experience in metals manufacturing, machine shops, and welding.