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Supports the Information Technology department through a summer project and general help desk duties. The intern works full-time on-site, applies college knowledge, collaborates with mentors and peers, and may travel to another facility. Responsibilities require communication, organization, problem-solving, teamwork, willingness to learn, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The internship runs from mid-May through early August in Salina, Kansas.

Test Engineer Interns support test engineering projects related to the design and manufacturing of agricultural or construction equipment at Great Plains Manufacturing R&D facilities. Interns work onsite full-time, collaborate with engineers and production-floor teams, apply engineering knowledge, complete a mentored project, and may travel occasionally to other states. Housing is provided when needed for eligible interns living outside the Salina area.

Summer Lean Engineering intern assigned to a Salina-area manufacturing facility. The intern will complete a mentored Lean Engineering project related to agricultural or construction equipment, collaborate with engineers and production-floor teams, apply engineering knowledge, and support manufacturing improvement initiatives. The role is full-time, on-site, Monday through Thursday, with housing available for eligible interns.

Summer interns support the Corporate Purchasing Department on a supply chain or procurement project related to agricultural and construction equipment manufacturing. The role is full-time, on-site, and includes mentorship, collaboration with engineers and production-floor teams, and application of college coursework. Candidates should demonstrate communication, organization, critical thinking, teamwork, willingness to learn, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Housing may be provided for eligible interns.

Manufacturing Engineering Interns complete a mentored project at a Salina-area facility, applying engineering knowledge to agricultural or construction equipment manufacturing. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineers and production-floor team members, developing and communicating plans, solving problems, and supporting manufacturing engineering initiatives. The internship is full-time and on-site during the summer, with a Monday-through-Thursday schedule. Housing may be provided for eligible interns.

Quality Engineer Interns complete a mentored quality engineering project supporting the manufacture of agricultural or construction equipment. The role is full-time and on-site in the Salina, Kansas area during the summer, involving collaboration with engineers and production-floor employees, problem solving, project planning, and applying engineering knowledge in a manufacturing environment.

Design agricultural implements from concept through production, including CAD modeling, prototyping, FEA analysis, testing, DFMA, and creating detailed drawings and BOMs. Support manufacturing, present designs to management, recommend production improvements, and follow safety regulations. Travel out of state for development/testing as needed.

Manufacturing Engineer drives cross-functional manufacturing programs from design reviews through production trials. Responsibilities include managing timelines, coordinating Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Materials, Quality, and Manufacturing teams, tracking issues and action owners, maintaining schedules, reporting progress, and ensuring safety compliance. The role is on-site in Salina, Kansas, supporting fabrication, welding, painting, and assembly operations.

Lead continuous improvement projects across multiple manufacturing facilities using lean methods. Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operations data; scope and implement cost-effective process improvements; act as liaison between shop floor and management; travel day trips up to 50% within North Central Kansas; follow OSHA safety requirements.

Design tillage equipment and related electronic components; produce detailed drawings, bills of materials, and test plans; use CAD and FEA tools to analyze and optimize designs; evaluate field testing and recommend modifications; provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply to ensure correct fabrication and assembly; improve cost, quality, and performance while following safety regulations.