Continuous Improvement Engineer II

DR Power LLP; Whitewater, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Summer hours

Jeans Day

Product loan and discount programs

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer II to lead lean initiatives across the value stream in a manufacturing setting. You will coach teams in Lean principles, implement standard work, and mentor peers to drive waste elimination and performance gains.

Collaborating with the corporate CI team, you will deploy standards, contribute to strategic plans, and share best practices across the facility to achieve sustained improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• 3 years of Continuous Improvement or Lean Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Coach and lead lean initiatives utilizing Lean principles and the GMS.
• Develop, document, and implement standard work to enable continuous improvement.
• Mentor facility team members in Lean tools and principles.
• Collaborate with corporate CI to implement standards and programs.
• Participate in facility strategic plans and initiatives.
• Facilitate sharing of best practices and external benchmarks.

Skills

Lean principles

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

5S

Standard Work

Line/Cell Design

Single Piece Flow

Visual Management

Root Cause Solving

TPM

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

GMS

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? The Continuous Improvement Engineer II is responsible for leading the implementation of operational process improvements utilizing the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS) across the value stream in a manufacturing or distribution facility. The Continuous Improvement Engineer II provides hands on execution and coaching of the lean principles (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Line/Cell Design, Single Piece Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management, SMED, TPM, Root Cause Problem Solving, etc.) and tools to eliminate waste in all operations functions. The Continuous Improvement Engineer II provides Continuous Improvement solutions to solve complex process issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coach and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Line/Cell Design, Single Piece Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management, SMED, TPM, Root Cause Problem Solving, etc.) and the GMS.
• Coach others to develop and implement Continuous Improvement solutions to solve complex process issues.
• Develop, document, and implement standard work to provide a basis of continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide facility team members and peers in the understanding, use and implementation of Lean principles and tools.
• Participate in the implementation of standards and programs with the corporate Continuous Improvement team.
• Participate in the implementation of facility strategic plans and initiatives.
• Facilitate the flow of information sharing of best practices and external benchmarks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 3 years of Continuous Improvement or Lean Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of demonstrated implementation experience in Lean principles
• Lean, Operations or Supply Chain Certifications
• Demonstrated experience in flow principles, Kanban, and plan for every part (PFEP)
• Demonstrated experience in project leadership with a diversity of team skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experiment and Push Boundaries – Designs/implements facility solutions that challenge the norm
• Ideate & Breakthrough – Analyzes and implements successful facility change
• Continuous Improvement – Uses KPI’s to create reliable/sustainable improvements, drives standard work, focuses on process
• Drive to Win – Sets high performance standards, Monitors/redirects ensuring project results, Coaches balance, problem solving, improved customer/employee experience

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• Many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.