🌟 Product Engineer – Mechanical

Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager – Pumps
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Join Our Engineering Team

At Great Plains Industries (GPI), innovation and craftsmanship drive every product we design. We are looking for a creative and detail‑oriented Product Engineer – Mechanical to support the design and development of our positive‑displacement pumps. In this role, you’ll bring new ideas to life, collaborate across teams, and help build products that deliver durability, performance, and an exceptional user experience.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for the design and development of positive‑displacement pumps and related components, including metal castings, injection‑molded plastics, and stampings. You will work closely with the pump cross‑functional team, product managers, mechanical and electrical engineers, and manufacturing process engineers to ensure products are optimized for performance, manufacturability, cost, and quality.

A key focus will be integrating emerging technologies to streamline user experience and enhance product functionality.

What You’ll Do

• Communicate with engineering personnel to coordinate designs and keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Lead design and development of components and assemblies for new products
• Apply strong mechanical design skills to conceptualize and implement innovative product solutions
• Generate detailed engineering documentation and internal technical reports
• Apply mechanical codes such as UL, CE, and IECEx
• Perform prototype testing and coordinate field testing as needed
• Prepare bills of materials and support production launch planning
• Schedule and lead design reviews across internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with management, production, and marketing to evaluate engineering feasibility, cost‑effectiveness, and customer demand
• Manage multiple tasks and projects while prioritizing based on business needs
• Maintain strong organization, self‑motivation, and accountability
• Follow all facility safety requirements, company policies, and ethical guidelines

This job description is not designed to cover all duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical design experience, including 3D CAD
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes: machining, casting, plastics, assembly
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel formulas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GD&T, CFD, and FEA
• Project management experience
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor
• Experience with ERP systems
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma principles

Physical Requirements

• Standing on concrete factory floors as needed in production and engineering labs
• Ability to safely reach, stretch, bend, and lift parts and products
• Must be able to wear steel‑toe safety shoes, safety glasses, and PPE

Tools & Equipment

• Use of powered and hand tools required for engineering tasks

Working Conditions

• First‑shift schedule
• Office and temperature‑controlled factory environment

🌟 Benefits

GPI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Group Health Insurance (Shared Cost)
• Group Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Profit‑Sharing Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave

🌟 Why You’ll Love Working Here

At GPI, you’re more than an engineer — you’re part of a legacy of craftsmanship, innovation, and teamwork. Here’s why our employees love being part of GPI:

• Innovation is encouraged. Your ideas help shape the future of our products.
• Your work makes an impact. See your designs move from concept to production.
• Supportive, collaborative culture. Work closely with engineers, product managers, and manufacturing teams.
• Growth and development matter. Opportunities for cross‑functional learning, mentorship, and skill expansion.
• Stable, values‑driven organization. Rooted in Midwestern work ethic, integrity, and doing what’s right.
• You’re part of something bigger. We are committed to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.