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Product Engineer – CE Attachments
( Design Engineer )
Salina, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing, a proud subsidiary of Kubota, is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to join our Construction Equipment (CE) Attachment Product Development team in Salina, KS.
This is an on-site position based in Salina, KS and typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Occasional out-of-state travel is required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design new skid-steer and excavator attachments and OEM products from concept through production.
- Manage all aspects of design projects including concept development, prototyping, testing, validation, and design-for-manufacturability.
- Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure correct fabrication, welding, assembly, and functional performance.
- Present design concepts, features, opportunities and challenges to the Land Pride management team.
- Utilize analysis software, evaluate field testing and recommend design modifications to optimize product designs.
- Create detailed drawings, bill of materials, test plans, etc.
- Identify and recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product to engineering team lead.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural or BioSystems Machinery Engineering, or related engineering discipline from a four-year college or university.
- 5 years of hands-on design engineering experience, preferably in construction equipment, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, or related industries.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication, welding, assembly) and design-for-manufacturability.
- Proficient in CAD (Creo, CATIA, or similar), PLM tools (Windchill), and FEA software; strong skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical information clearly to cross-functional teams.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting and resolving field and shop issues safely.
- Willing and able to travel out of state for multiple days during development and testing phases.
Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with five divisions—Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; Great Plains Trucking; and the Construction Equipment Division—we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.