Engineering Lead

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the CE Attachment engineering team, with the focus on design and development of Ground Engaging and Material Handling attachments for Compact Track Loaders and Excavators.
• Own product development lifecycle from concept through product release using the Stage Gate process: planning, design, testing, validation, and launch.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to onsite and overseas contract engineers, driving technical excellence and career development.
• Review engineering deliverables (designs, calculations, drawings, specifications) for accuracy, safety and quality compliance.
• Drive innovation and product improvements with emphasis on performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Manage multiple engineering projects concurrently from concept through production, setting priorities, schedules, budgets, etc.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and product management teams.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural or BioSystems Machinery Engineering, or related engineering discipline from a four-year college or university
• 7+ years of design or product engineering experience in construction equipment, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, or related industries
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated success in managing complex engineering projects
• Strong foundation in structural design, welding, fabrication, hydraulics, and mechanical systems
• Proficient with CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, Windchill and FEA applications
• Able and willing to travel out of state for multiple days during development phases