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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
- **Location:** Salina, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Office, Windchill, Creo
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/design-engineer-salina-ks--38953946-e4f7-4dd4-b659-ba9ef8eb1de7

## About the Role

Technical/Engineering Design, Product Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design, Great Plains Product Family, Product Development, Manufacturing, Construction Equipment, Willing to Travel, Excavator, Skid Steer Loader, * Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural or BioSystems Machinery Engineering, or related engineering discipline from a four-year college or university

 * 5+ years of hands-on design engineering experience, preferably in construction equipment, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, or related industries
 * Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication, welding, assembly) and design-for-manufacturability
 * Proficient in CAD (Creo, CATIA, or similar), PLM tools (Windchill), and FEA software; strong skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical information clearly to cross-functional teams
 * Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting and resolving field and shop issues safely
 * Willing and able to travel out of state for multiple days during development and testing phases

## Description

* 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 modifications to optimize product designs.
 * Create detailed drawings, bill of materials, test plans, etc.
 * Identify and recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product to engineering team lead.
 * Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
 * Other duties may be assigned that require additional qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.