Intern - Quality Engineer

Great Plains Mfg • Salina, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota Company, is seeking motivated individuals for their 2027 Summer Internship Program. These on-site internships in the Salina, KS area offer a unique opportunity for students to apply their college knowledge in a real-world manufacturing environment. Interns will work full-time on a project within Quality Engineering, focusing on the manufacturing of agricultural or construction equipment, under the guidance of a mentor and supportive peers. The program also includes social activities to foster connections among interns and employees.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Ag Systems or other relevant Engineering major.
• Willingness to live within commuting distance of the assigned location, typically in the Salina, KS or Abilene, KS area for the duration of the Summer.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week) during the Summer.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening test within a week of your first day of employment.
• Providing, upon your first day of employment, satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, and your completion of an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to the Salina, KS area and commute to and from work and activities throughout the Summer.

Nice To Haves

• Completed at least 30 credit hours by beginning of internship.
• Self-motivated with good project management, organization and planning skills.
• Ability to communicate plans and information in a concise, effective manner in both verbal and written forms.
• Exhibit a willingness to learn.
• Critical thinking skills and a positive approach to solving problems.
• Team player mindset and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work closely with other engineers as well as team members on the production floor.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Basic CAD software knowledge helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work on a project in Quality Engineering as it relates to manufacturing agricultural or construction equipment.
• Apply college knowledge in the workplace and gain practical work experience.
• Participate in organized activities to get to know other interns and employees.

Benefits

• Earn $20 per hour.
• Housing is provided for interns who currently reside outside the Salina, KS area.
• 4-day work week with a work schedule of Monday to Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Social activities organized during the summer.

What This Job Offers

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