Job Description

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.