Manufacturing Engineer Salina, KS Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota company, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team! This is an on-site position based in Salina, KS. This position typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Functional discipline or operational experience in a manufacturing setting • Must have solid problem-solving skills • Overall understanding of manufacturing timelines; project management experience is a plus • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office • Experience in a manufacturing environment with Fabrication, Weld, Paint and Assembly production processes is helpful • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship (including H-1B or candidates who will require sponsorship after OPT) Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.