Weld Manufacturing Engineer

Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing is currently seeking a Weld Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at our facility in Salina, KS.

The schedule for this full-time position is typically Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Primary Duties Responsibilities:

Design Weld Fixtures, CNC machining fixtures, and other misc. fixtures as needed in a safe and cost-effective way.
Serve as support resource while tooling is built.
Spend time on the production floor assisting with process improvements, with primary focus on welding procedures and processes.
Participate in manufacturing lean initiatives and error proofing of tooling.
Manage multiple projects and tooling designs.
Work with other designers, ME group, production plants, and shop personnel to improve fixture efficiencies and user-friendly designs that are easy to machine, build & weld in production.
Design or spec fixtures, carts, tooling, etc. (for both robot and hand welding).
Complete documentation and PO#’s for items & materials for tooling projects.
Receive tooling requests, create Tooling numbers, enter information & order parts in our time tracking & parts ordering software.
May be required to work some Fridays depending on workload; work on the manufacturing floor with the production team is required at times.
Submitting engineering change requests (ECR’s) back to the design team related to fixture design, such as: adding origin points, positioning holes, and dimensioning scheme.
Follow all Great Plains, OSHA, ISE 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 from four-year college or university in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Design Drafting, Mechanical Technology, or similar field; one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; welding and weld process experience strongly preferred
Possess a strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques
One year of experience in tooling design or tooling build preferred
Solid modeling experience required, Creo Parametric, Solid Works or equivalent
Must be a strong team player with attention to details
CNC mill & lathe programming experience a plus
Previous design work using Metric materials, preferred
Knowledge of press brake and punch press operation preferred
Knowledge of selection, machinability & heat treating of tool steels preferred
Possess basic computer skills including, but not limited to, Outlook, Excel, Word

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.

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