Manufacturing Engineer
Abilene, KS
Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at our Abilene facility in Abilene, KS.
This on-site position typically 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)
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
- 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.
