Engineering Supervisor (Team Lead)
Kubota Construction Equipment Attachments-Strategic Projects
Salina, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing, a proud Kubota subsidiary, is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead the Construction Equipment Attachments Strategic Project Group in Salina, KS. This role is responsible for leading a team of engineers focused on the development and execution of high-impact strategic initiatives within the Kubota CE Attachments engineering team. The position provides technical leadership, project oversight, and people management to ensure successful delivery of new products, technology advancements, cost optimization efforts, and business-critical engineering programs.
The ideal candidate combines strong engineering expertise with leadership skills, driving cross-functional collaboration to accelerate innovation, improve product performance, and support the company's long-term growth strategy.
This is an on-site position based in Salina, KS and typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Occasional out-of-state travel is required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the Strategic Project Group in identifying, prioritizing, and executing engineering initiatives aligned with business objectives.
- Manage complex, cross-functional projects from concept through production implementation.
- Lead cost reduction and value engineering initiatives across the CE Attachments portfolio.
- Develop project plans, resource strategies, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
- Drive technology development, product innovation, and competitive differentiation within the GPM product portfolio.
- Identify opportunities to reduce material, manufacturing, logistics, and warranty costs while maintaining or improving product quality and performance.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Sourcing teams to implement design-to-cost strategies.
- Drive standardization, component commonization, and product simplification efforts.
- Support make-versus-buy evaluations and strategic supplier engagement activities.
- Manage multiple engineering projects concurrently from concept through production, setting priorities, schedules, budgets, etc.
- Provide regular project status updates and recommendations to engineering and business leadership.
- 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.
- 7+ years of engineering experience in construction equipment, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, or related industries.
- 2+ years of supervisory or management experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Critical thinking to define projects and create critical project requirements.
- Proficient with CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, Windchill and FEA applications.
- Demonstrated success in managing complex engineering projects.
- Able and willing to travel out of state for multiple days for defined projects.
Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of the Kubota Corporation. With over 50 years as a leading Kansas manufacturer of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment, our new Construction Equipment Division produces Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders and attachments. With locations in 8 Kansas communities, Great Plains Mfg is comprised of 5 divisions: Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; Great Plains Trucking; and the Construction Equipment Division. The CE Division is supported by the Kubota Construction R&D Engineering team, located in Salina, KS. Great Plains employs over 2,000 people in 8 communities across Kansas and is committed to fostering innovation and supporting your professional growth. If you're self-motivated, passionate about achieving goals, and value collaboration, we encourage you to apply to join our dynamic team. Grow with us! Explore all our open opportunities on our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural or BioSystems Machinery Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Seven or more years of engineering experience in construction equipment, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, or related industries
- Two or more years of supervisory or management experience leading cross-functional teams
- Critical-thinking ability to define projects and establish critical project requirements
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, Windchill, and FEA applications
- Demonstrated success managing complex engineering projects
- Ability and willingness to travel out of state for multiple days on defined projects
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.
