Design Engineer
Tillage Equipment
Tipton, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Tillage Equipment R&D Team in Tipton, KS to bring technical aptitude in developing agricultural equipment and to bring innovation to agriculture globally.
This is an on-site position based in Tipton, KS that works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design tillage equipment and related electronic components.
- Create detailed drawings, bill of materials, test plans, etc.
- Utilize analysis software, evaluate field testing and recommend design modifications to optimize product designs.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply management to ensure product is fabricated, welded and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design.
- Produce and/or evaluate design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance based on specialized knowledge of engineering applications.
- 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.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural or BioSystems Machinery Engineering, or related engineering discipline from a four-year college or university.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with PRO-E, SolidWorks, CREO or similar programs as well as FEA software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of farming practices and equipment
- Understanding of manufacturing methods and processes
- Hydraulic and electronic integration skills a plus
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 five divisions—Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; Great Plains Trucking; 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 open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.
Skills Required
- Able to work on-site in Tipton, KS Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Must follow Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed protective equipment
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural or BioSystems Machinery Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Proficient with PRO-E, SolidWorks, CREO or similar CAD programs and FEA software
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of farming practices and equipment
- Understanding of manufacturing methods and processes
- Hydraulic and electronic integration skills
Great Plains Manufacturing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Pay Growth & Progression — Pay progression is often described as structured and frequent in hourly manufacturing roles, with step-based or performance reviews leading to regular increases until top-out rates. Feedback suggests this predictability supports a clearer path to higher earnings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) plan with matching that is frequently highlighted as a meaningful part of total compensation. Feedback suggests this adds long-term value alongside base wages and overtime opportunities.
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Healthcare Strength — Health benefits are commonly viewed as solid, including medical, dental, prescription, and life insurance coverage. Feedback suggests coverage quality is a notable advantage for many employees.
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What We Do
Great Plains Ag, a division of Great Plains Mfg., Inc., has been a leader in seeding and tillage equipment since its inception in 1976. Based in Salina, Kansas, the company is a leading producer of grain drills, vertical tillage, hybrid tillage, planters, and compact drills.
