Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Confidential Manufacturing/Equipment Engineer – Agricultural Equipment

Location: North Central Kansas Compensation: $80,000–$98,000 Annually Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | Occasional Travel

An established agricultural equipment manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing/Equipment Engineer to design, develop, and improve fabrication equipment, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys equipment design, hands-on problem-solving, and taking projects from concept through production. You'll collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to improve equipment performance, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve fabrication equipment, components, and mechanical systems using 3D CAD software.
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Lead engineering projects from design and prototyping through testing, validation, and production launch.
• Improve manufacturing processes, tooling, fabrication, welding, and assembly operations.
• Perform structural, mechanical, hydraulic, and material analyses.
• Troubleshoot equipment, product performance, and manufacturing issues.
• Coordinate product testing and implement improvements based on field performance.
• Support supplier development, component qualification, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Service teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience designing manufacturing or fabrication equipment.
• Strong understanding of product design, manufacturing processes, and project management.
• Hands-on mechanical experience with industrial or agricultural equipment.
• Knowledge of agricultural operations and farming practices.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–7 years of engineering experience in agricultural equipment, fabrication, heavy equipment, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Knowledge of welding, machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, and GD&T.
• Experience with ERP, MES, PLM, or quality management systems.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and 5 Why or 8D problem-solving experience.
• Familiarity with robotics, automation, or Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

What's in it for you?

• $80,000–$98,000 annually
• Opportunity to design and improve agricultural and industrial equipment.
• Hands-on involvement in product development and manufacturing operations.
• Lead projects from concept through production implementation.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams.
• Opportunity to influence equipment reliability, manufacturing efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Interested?

Alana Seddon | gpacExecutive Search Consultant | Manufacturing & Industrial Operations 785-783-6703alana.seddon@gogpac.com

All inquiries and candidate information will be held in the strictest confidence.

Keywords

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