Manufacturing Engineer

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota company, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Salina, KS. This on-site role typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in our Salina facility.

The engineer will drive cross-functional efforts, manage schedules and design reviews, and help improve fabrication, welding, painting, and assembly processes. Strong problem-solving and project-management skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience and/or training is acceptable.
• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to manage manufacturing timelines.

Responsibilities

• Systematically drive actions and accountability to required tasks and deliverables to the predetermined program timeline.
• Lead cross-disciplinary groups to meet critical milestone deadlines.
• Document and close open issues, actions, owners, and dates.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules and report progress to management.
• Manage design review processes, production preparation, and production trials.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota company, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team!

Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota company, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team!

This is an on‑site position based in Salina, KS. This position typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Systematically drive actions and accountability to required tasks and deliverables to the predetermined program timeline.
• Drive multi – disciplinary groups (Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Material control, Quality, Manufacturing engineering) to meet critical milestone deadlines.
• Document open issues, actions, owners and dates. Drive open issues to closure to accommodate company schedules.
• Identify open issues, actions, owners and dates to review with leadership.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules and routinely report progress/concerns to management.
• Manage design review process, production preparation, production trials, etc.
• Communicate effectively and foster teamwork.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from four-year college or university; or minimum 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Functional discipline or operational experience in a manufacturing setting
• Must have solid problem-solving skills
• Overall understanding of manufacturing timelines; project management experience is a plus
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with Fabrication, Weld, Paint and Assembly production processes is helpful
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship (including H-1B or candidates who will require sponsorship after OPT)

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 multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; 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 our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com .