Weld Fixture Manufacturing Engineer – Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing is currently seeking a Weld Fixture Design Manufacturing Engineer for our new Construction Equipment division in Salina, KS.

The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus occasional overtime, as required. 

Primary Duties Responsibilities:

• Design Weld Fixtures, CNC machining fixtures, and other misc. fixtures as needed in a safe and cost-effective way
• Serve as support resource while tooling is built
• Participate in manufacturing lean initiatives and error proofing of tooling
• Manage multiple projects and tooling designs
• Work with other designers, ME group, production plants, and shop personnel to improve fixture efficiencies and user-friendly designs that are easy to machine, build & weld in production.
• Complete documentation and PO#’s for items & materials for tooling projects
• Receive tooling requests, create Tooling numbers, enter information & order parts in our time tracking & parts ordering software
• May be required to work Fridays depending on workload and not limited to office. 
• 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.
• Submitting engineering change requests (ECR’s) back to the design team related to fixture design, such as, adding origin points, positioning holes, and dimensioning scheme

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Possess a strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Design Drafting, Mechanical Technology, or similar field; one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; welding process experience a plus
• One year of experience in tooling design or tooling build preferred
• Solid modeling experience required, Creo Parametric, Solid Works or equivalent
• Must be a strong team player with attention to details
• CNC mill & lathe programming experience a plus
• Previous design work using Metric materials, preferred
• Knowledge of press brake and punch press operation preferred
• Knowledge of selection, machinability & heat treating of tool steels preferred
• Possess basic computer skills such as but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Word.

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.