Job Description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – New Product Introduction

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, KS is seeking an energetic, confident and detail-oriented person to join our team as a Senior New Product Introduction Manufacturing Engineer. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will ensure that new products are launched on time, as well as overseeing the activity to move products from plant to plant.

This position works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is based in Salina, KS. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Systematically drive actions and accountability to required tasks and deliverables to the predetermined program timeline.
• Drive multi – disciplinary groups (Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Material control, Quality, Manufacturing engineering) to meet critical milestone deadlines.
• Document open issues, actions, owners and dates. Drive open issues to closure to accommodate company schedules.
• Identify open issues, actions, owners and dates to review with leadership. 
• Create and maintain detailed schedules and routinely report progress/concerns to management.
• Manage design review process, production preparation, production trials, etc.
• Communicate effectively and foster teamwork.
• 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 & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from four-year college or university; or minimum 3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with experience in new product introduction preferred
• Functional discipline or operational leadership experience in a plant
• Must have solid problem-solving skills
• Overall understanding of manufacturing timelines; project management experience is a plus
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Preferred experience with Fab, Welding, Paint, and Assembly

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.