Engineering Lead - Strategic Initiatives

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Salina, KS, is seeking an Engineering Team Lead – Strategic Projects to lead the Strategic Project Group.

You will guide cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact initiatives, including new products, technology advances, and cost optimization across the CE portfolio. The role is on-site in Salina, with a Monday–Thursday schedule from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM and occasional out-of-state travel.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 7+ years engineering experience in construction/heavy equipment.
• 2+ years supervisory experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel out of state for defined projects.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo/CATIA/Windchill/FEA).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategic Project Group identifying, prioritizing, and executing engineering initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Manage complex cross-functional projects from concept through production implementation.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering across the CE Attachments portfolio.
• Develop project plans, resource strategies, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
• Drive technology development, product innovation, and competitive differentiation.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Sourcing to implement design-to-cost strategies.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with set priorities and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional

CAD Tools

Critical thinking

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in related engineering field

Tools

Creo

CATIA

Windchill

FEA

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Salina, KS, is seeking an Engineering Team Lead – Strategic Projects to lead the Strategic Project Group.

You will guide cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact initiatives, including new products, technology advances, and cost optimization across the CE portfolio. The role is on-site in Salina, with a Monday–Thursday schedule from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM and occasional out-of-state travel.