Industrial Engineer

DR Power LLP; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead process improvement initiatives across the value chain, implementing policies, procedures, and documentation to support continuous improvement within operations at our Belvidere, IL facility.

You will drive NPI coordination, support technology transfer, and optimize mix-flow production, leveraging CAD tools and lean principles to reduce costs and improve efficiency while collaborating with shop floor personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• Experience in process improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and documentation.
• Ability to work across functions and manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate NPIs within operations to ensure successful launches.
• Contribute to facility transformation and technology transfer initiatives.
• Develop and deploy standard tools, practices, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with shop floor personnel to improve manufacturing methods and controls.
• Analyze processes to reduce costs and improve throughput.

Skills

CAD

Lean principles

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ProE

Job description

Introduction

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?

Role Overview

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across entire value chain. They will utilize enterprise standards to lead process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation related to continuous improvement directives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible coordinating the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations
• Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams.
• Ensure ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation.
• Implement demand driven principals and strategies that supports operational excellence and long range plans. (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness)
• Ensure product, material and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation.
• Contribute to creation of innovative ideas to improve business results.
• Deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.
• Implement objectives to include continuous improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs.
• Work closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing Continuous Improvement of manufacturing methods, systems and controls.
• Responsible for area layouts, process definition, and equipment justification, selection, and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology
• 1-3 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or ProE);
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills;
• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements;
• Diverse skills and experience leading projects;
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve desired results;
• Experience operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments;
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and conflict resolution;
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment.

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 pounds.
• Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Culture

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.