Engineering Lead Strategic Projects

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 out-of-state travel is required. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Lead the Strategic Project Group in identifying, prioritizing, and executing engineering initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Manage complex, cross-functional projects from concept through production implementation. Lead cost reduction and value engineering initiatives across the CE Attachments portfolio. Develop project plans, resource strategies, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans. Drive technology development, product innovation, and competitive differentiation within the GPM product portfolio.

Identify opportunities to reduce material, manufacturing, logistics, and warranty costs while maintaining or improving product quality and performance. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Sourcing teams to implement design-to-cost strategies. Drive standardization, component commonization, and product simplification efforts.

Support make-versus-buy evaluations and strategic supplier engagement activities. Manage multiple engineering projects concurrently from concept through production, setting priorities, schedules, budgets, etc. Provide regular project status updates and recommendations to engineering and business leadership. 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.

Preferred Skills

Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural or Bio. Systems Machinery Engineering, or related engineering discipline from a four-year college or university. 7+ years of engineering experience in construction equipment, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, or related industries. 2+ years of supervisory or management experience leading cross-functional teams.

Critical thinking to define projects and create critical project requirements. Proficient with CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, Windchill and FEA applications. Demonstrated success in managing complex engineering projects. Able and willing to travel out of state for multiple days for defined projects. 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.Work. ForGPM.com .