What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Lead position at Great Plains Mfg?
Land Pride Engineering Lead – Implements – Salina, KS
Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, currently has an opening for an Engineering Lead to join the Implement and Attachment Development team.
This position works M-Th from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (4-day workweek) at the Salina, KS Land Pride Product Engineering Facility. Some out of state travel is required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise Implement engineering team, and plan activities to maintain project schedules
- Develop criteria for design, manufacture, or construction of agricultural equipment.
- Direct, review, and approve product design and changes, and directs testing.
- Direct and coordinate manufacturing or building of prototype product or system.
- Plan and develop experimental test programs.
- Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
- Confer with research and other engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required.
- Evaluate engineering test results for possible application to development of systems or other uses.
- Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, and confer with management, production, and product management to plan and assess feasibility of project.
- Work with sourcing department to identify and select component suppliers.
- Work with manufacturing and quality departments to support component and machine production.
- Work with LP service department to address field service issues and implement design changes as necessary.
- Evaluate team member performance and coach team members for improvement.
- Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or agricultural engineering or related field
- 5 plus years of experience within a design engineering team – product design experience preferred
- Excellent computer skills, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Windchill
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage department staff in a team environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to safely troubleshoot/diagnose problems
- Strong understanding of hydraulic, electrical, structural, and mechanical drive systems
- Availability to travel out of state for multiple days during peak seasons
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 Manufacturing, Inc., has been known as a world-class manufacturer of farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas with over 2,000 dedicated employees. Now a Kubota company, 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.
