Job Description

Quality Engineer - Construction Equipment - Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team at our new Construction Equipment (CE) facility in Salina, KS. 

This position works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional overnight travel is required. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct supplier quality audits
• Coordinate new Suppliers and new outsourced components for new model launches to ensure the part(s) meets the design engineering specifications (PPAP type activities).
• Maintain and report key process and key activity indicators.
• Recommends new or enhanced methods, procedures and standards.
• Support Platforms by assessing reliability risk of new programs supplier readiness.
• Support the development of the Engineering Test Plan and Design Validation Plan along with Product Development (PD) and Product Validation (PV) to monitor the compliance of the plan related to critical suppliers.
• Participate in FMEAs, design reviews and lead advanced problem-solving activities.
• Lead/execute the quality actions required in each phase of the Product Development Process. During the PD phases, continuously assess the quality status of the program, take actions within the platform to address issues and to define acceptable standards. 
• Escalate unresolved supplier quality issues as appropriate to facilitate resolution.
• Lead Problem Resolution as it pertains to new product launches.
• Travel outside of Kansas 5%
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA 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 in engineering, plus 3 or more years of working experience in a manufacturing environment; or High school diploma, plus professional experience in a Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Quality related positions; or combination of education and experience
• Manufacturing Quality experience helpful
• Knowledge of Welding processes in a manufacturing setting
• Manufacturing Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Familiar with AutoCAD, 3D Solid Modeling and Creo
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record

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 Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, 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.