What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weld Manufacturing Engineer position at Great Plains Mfg?
Weld Manufacturing Engineer
Salina, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing is currently seeking a Weld Manufacturing Engineer for our facility in Salina, KS.
The schedule for this full-time position is typically Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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
- Spend time on the production floor assisting with process improvements, with primary focus on welding procedures and processes
- 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
- Design or spec fixtures, carts, tooling, etc. (for both robot and hand welding)
- 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 some Fridays depending on workload; work on the manufacturing floor with the production team is required at times
- 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
- 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
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- 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 and weld process experience strongly preferred
- Possess a strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques
- 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 drive our success, making us an exceptional place to work and thrive. With over 50 years of experience as a leading manufacturer of agricultural, farm, and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas, we are proud to be part of the Kubota organization. We have recently expanded with our new construction equipment division. If you're self-motivated, passionate about achieving goals, and value collaboration, we encourage you to apply to join our dynamic team. With over 2,300 dedicated professionals, Great Plains Manufacturing is committed to fostering innovation and supporting your professional growth. Join our team and be part of our exciting journey! Explore opportunities on our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.