Great Plains Manufacturing Incorporated

Design Engineer Intern Summer 2027 Internship - Salina, KS Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota Company, is currently taking applications for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. These internships will be on-site in the Salina, KS area. Our Summer Interns work full-time from Mid-May to Early-August and earn $20 per hour. Engineering interns enjoy a 4-day work week with a work schedule of Monday to Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Housing is provided in Salina, KS for interns who currently reside outside the area. Each of our Summer Interns complete a project with a mentor and supportive peers, allowing them to apply their college knowledge in the workplace and gain practical work experience. We also organize activities during the summer to give you the opportunity to get to know other interns and Great Plains employees through casual events like laser tag, paintball, bowling, and community events. Our Design Engineer Interns will be assigned to one of our...

Design Engineer I Assaria, KS Great Plains Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Kubota, is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our R&D team in Assaria, KS to design agricultural implements. This is an on-site position based in Assaria, KS and works Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Design new innovative large Ag implements and OEM products from concept through production. Manage all aspects of design projects including concept, prototyping, testing and design for manufacturability & assembly (DFMA). Provide support to manufacturing to ensure product is fabricated, welded and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design. Present design concepts, features, opportunities and challenges to the Great Plains management team. Utilize analysis software, evaluate field testing and recommend design modifications to optimize product designs. Create detailed drawings, bill of materials, test plans,...

Engineering Team Lead - CE Attachments Salina, KS Great Plains Manufacturing, a proud subsidiary of Kubota, is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead to join our Construction Equipment (CE) Attachment Product Development team in Salina, KS. The Engineering Team Lead will lead the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of Kubota-branded construction equipment attachments while providing technical leadership and managing project execution. This is an on-site position based in Salina, KS and typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Occasional out-of-state travel is required. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and supervise the CE Attachment engineering team, with the focus on design and development of Ground Engaging and Material Handling attachments for Compact Track Loaders and Excavators. Own product development lifecycle from concept through product release using the Stage Gate process: planning, design,...

Engineering Team Lead - Strategic Projects Salina, KS Great Plains Manufacturing, a proud Kubota subsidiary, is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead to lead the Strategic Project Group in Salina, KS. The Engineering Team Lead - Strategic Project Group is responsible for leading a team of engineers focused on the development and execution of high-impact strategic initiatives within GPM. This role provides technical leadership, project oversight, and people management to ensure successful delivery of new products, technology advancements, cost optimization efforts, and business-critical engineering programs. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering expertise with leadership skills, driving cross-functional collaboration to accelerate innovation, improve product performance, and support the company's long-term growth strategy. This is an on-site position based in Salina, KS and typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Occasional...

Supplier Quality Engineer Salina, KS Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota company, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Salina, KS. The role involves close collaboration with purchasing, sourcing, quality, and manufacturing to drive supplier quality improvements for new and current purchased components. This is an on-site role based in Salina, KS. The schedule is typically Monday-Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some overnight travel outside of Kansas is required (up to 30%). Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Lead supplier quality audits to ensure compliance with quality standards. Lead PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) activities from a technical perspective. Escalate unresolved quality issues as appropriate to facilitate resolution with vendors. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while focusing on the improvement of product quality. Prepare and process product reports by collecting, analyzing, and...

Product Engineer - CE Attachments ( Design Engineer ) Salina, KS Great Plains Manufacturing, a proud subsidiary of Kubota, is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to join our Construction Equipment (CE) Attachment Product Development team in Salina, KS. This is an on-site position based in Salina, KS and typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Occasional out-of-state travel is required. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Design new skid-steer and excavator attachments and OEM products from concept through production. Manage all aspects of design projects including concept development, prototyping, testing, validation, and design-for-manufacturability. Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure correct fabrication, welding, assembly, and functional performance. Present design concepts, features, opportunities and challenges to the Land Pride management team. Utilize analysis software, evaluate field testing and recommend design...

D esign Engineer Tillage Equipment Tipton, KS Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Tillage Equipment R&D Team in Tipton, KS to bring technical aptitude in developing agricultural equipment and to bring innovation to agriculture globally. This is an on-site position based in Tipton, KS that works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Design tillage equipment and related electronic components. Create detailed drawings, bill of materials, test plans, etc. Utilize analysis software, evaluate field testing and recommend design modifications to optimize product designs. Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply management to ensure product is fabricated, welded and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design. Produce and/or evaluate design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance based on specialized knowledge of engineering...