Product Engineer

At Great Plains Manufacturing Incorporated, we are seeking a highly skilled Product Engineer to join our team. As a Product Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in developing agricultural equipment.

This position will be part of the Kverneland Group Hay Tool Engineering Team, supporting the local development projects as well as Kverneland products being imported into North America from Denmark, Germany, and Italy.

As a progressive agricultural manufacturer in Central Kansas, we are searching for talented engineers to bring innovation to agriculture globally.

Our team is internationally oriented and works cross-functionally within the Kverneland Group and Kubota organization.

This position works Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, from the Great Plains Mfg R&D Center in Assaria, KS. Occasional travel both domestically and internationally is required.

• Design harvesting and hay tool equipment in conjunction with the European R&D team.
• Manage all aspects of design projects, including concept, prototyping, testing, and design for manufacturability.
• Provide support to manufacturing to ensure product is fabricated, welded, and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design.
• Utilize analysis software, evaluate field testing, and recommend design modifications to optimize product designs and features.
• Present design concepts, features, opportunities, and challenges to the management team.
• Create detailed drawings, bill of materials, test plans, etc.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering, or three or more years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3D/2D CAD and FEA skills, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Good understanding of hydraulic systems and knowledge about farming practices and equipment.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and ability to work in a fast-paced environment within a diverse international group.
• Excellent communicator who performs well solving problems and working in a team environment.
• Willing and available to travel both throughout the United States and internationally as required.

At Great Plains Manufacturing Incorporated, 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.

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