Manufacturing Engineer

Great Plains Mfg•Salina, KS

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer at their 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. Great Plains Manufacturing has over 50 years of experience as a leading manufacturer of agricultural, farm, and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas and is proud to be part of the Kubota organization. They have recently expanded with a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated professionals, Great Plains Manufacturing is committed to fostering innovation and supporting professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or related degree from four-year college or university
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)

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing engineering experience a plus

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