Manufacturing Engineer
Abilene, KS
Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer at our Abilene facility in Abilene, KS.
This on-site position primarily works Monday - Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Lead.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support manufacturing processes with the primary focus being operator safety by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing methods
- Conceptualize and maintain plant layout and processes
- Spend time on the production floor assisting with process improvements, with main focus in assembly
- Assist with capital improvement projects
- Read and interpret performance charts and graphs relating to safety, quality and productivity
- Design and spec fixtures, carts, tooling, etc.
- Liaison between plant and product development to include submitting and managing engineering change requests
- Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs for management decisions
- Work closely with materials management to balance the flow of production through the plant
- Support manufacturing to achieve safety, productivity and quality tats through process design, optimization projects and Kaizen initiatives
- Develop or revise standard operating and working practices
- Follow all Great Plains, OSHA, ISE 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 or Industrial Engineering, or related degree from four-year college or university; manufacturing engineering experience a plus
- Understanding of a variety of manufacturing equipment and systems
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Lean advocate with demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Must be familiar with AutoCAD, 3D Solid Modeling and Creo
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups
- Ability to safely operate automobiles, trucks, tractors and lifts
- 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)
At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people drive our success, making us an exceptional place to work and thrive. With over 50 years of experience as a leading manufacturer of agricultural, farm, and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas, we are proud to be part of the Kubota organization. We have recently expanded with our new construction equipment division. If you're self-motivated, passionate about achieving goals, and value collaboration, we encourage you to apply to join our dynamic team. With over 2,300 dedicated professionals, Great Plains Manufacturing is committed to fostering innovation and supporting your professional growth. Join our team and be part of our exciting journey! Explore opportunities on our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.
Skills Required
- Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship (no visa sponsorship)
- Follow all Great Plains, OSHA, ISE safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related degree (manufacturing engineering experience a plus)
- Understanding of a variety of manufacturing equipment and systems
- Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
- Lean advocate with demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes and Kaizen
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, 3D Solid Modeling, and Creo
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to management and public groups
- Ability to safely operate automobiles, trucks, tractors and lifts
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.
