Manufacturing Engineer

Socket.dev; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota company, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to join our on-site team in Salina, KS. The role focuses on driving program timelines, coordinating production, engineering, purchasing, and quality to meet critical milestones.

The successful candidate will create detailed schedules, manage design reviews and production trials, and ensure safety regulations are followed. A mechanical or industrial engineering background and strong problem-solving skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent; or 2+ years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive tasks and deliverables to meet program timelines.
• Lead cross-functional groups to meet milestones.
• Document issues, owners and dates; drive closure.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules and report progress.
• Manage design reviews, production prep and trials.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

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.