Manufacturing Engineer

Great Plains MfgSalina, KS
28dOnsite

About The Position

Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Ellsworth, KS. This position primarily works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor.

Nice To Haves

  • 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

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 in capital purchases and projects
  • Read and interpret performance charts and graphs relating to safety, quality and productivity
  • Design or 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 and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
  • Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.
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