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

Manufacturing Engineer • Equipment Engineer • Mechanical Engineer • Agricultural Equipment • Agricultural Machinery • Fabrication Equipment • Heavy Equipment • Product Design • Manufacturing Engineering • 3D CAD • SolidWorks • Creo • AutoCAD • Inventor • Mechanical Design • Hydraulic Systems • Welding • Machining • Metal Fabrication • GD&T • BOMs • Product Development • Lean Manufacturing • Continuous Improvement • Six Sigma • ERP • MES • PLM • Automation • Project Engineering

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.