Design Engineer

Great Plains Mfg • Tipton, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Tillage Equipment R&D Team in Tipton, KS. This role is responsible for bringing technical aptitude in developing agricultural equipment and driving innovation in agriculture globally. The position is based on-site in Tipton, KS.

Requirements

• Proficient with PRO-E, SolidWorks, CREO or similar programs as well as FEA software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of farming practices and equipment
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and processes

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural or BioSystems Machinery Engineering, or related engineering discipline from a four-year college or university.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Hydraulic and electronic integration skills a plus

Responsibilities

• Design tillage equipment and related electronic components
• Create detailed drawings, bill of materials, test plans, etc.
• Utilize analysis software, evaluate field testing and recommend design modifications to optimize product designs
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply management to ensure product is fabricated, welded and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design
• Produce and/or evaluate design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance based on specialized knowledge of engineering applications
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level