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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, or at least two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Functional discipline or operational experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Solid problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of manufacturing timelines.
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
- Experience with fabrication, welding, painting, and assembly production processes.
- Project management experience.
Great Plains Manufacturing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Great Plains Manufacturing and has not been reviewed or approved by Great Plains Manufacturing.
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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.
Great Plains Manufacturing Insights
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.
