Engineering Team Lead

Frey Consulting Group; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Productive Resources is seeking an Engineering Team Lead for our customer's facility in Salina, KS. You will lead the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of Kubota-branded construction equipment attachments while providing technical leadership and managing project execution.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering with 7+ years of design experience and 2+ years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years design/product engineering experience in construction equipment or related industries.
• 2+ years supervisory or management experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex engineering projects.
• Strong foundation in structural design, welding, fabrication, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the engineering team focusing on design and development of Ground Engaging and Material Handling attachments for construction equipment.
• Own the product development lifecycle from concept through release using Stage Gate process.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to onsite and overseas contract engineers.
• Review designs, drawings, and specifications for safety, quality, and compliance.
• Drive innovation, durability, manufacturability, and cost optimization across projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Manage multiple engineering projects from concept to production with priorities, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and product management teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

CATIA

Windchill

FEA

Job description

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team for our customer's facility in Salina, KS. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will be an Engineering Team Lead who will lead the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of Kubota-branded construction equipment attachments while providing technical leadership and managing project execution.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

Duties:

• Lead and supervise the CE Attachment engineering team, with the focus on design and development of Ground Engaging and Material Handling attachments for Compact Track Loaders and Excavators.
• Own product development lifecycle from concept through product release using the Stage Gate process: planning, design, testing, validation, and launch.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to onsite and overseas contract engineers, driving technical excellence and career development.
• Review engineering deliverables (designs, calculations, drawings, specifications) for accuracy, safety and quality compliance.
• Drive innovation and product improvements with emphasis on performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Manage multiple engineering projects concurrently from concept through production, setting priorities, schedules, budgets, etc.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and product management teams.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural or Biosystems Machinery Engineering, or related engineering discipline from a four-year college or university.
• 7+ years of design or product engineering experience in construction equipment, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, or related industries.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex engineering projects.
• Strong foundation in structural design, welding, fabrication, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
• Proficient with CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, Windchill and FEA applications.
• Able and willing to travel out of state for multiple days during development phases.

Great Plains Manufacturing offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and excellent growth opportunities.