Industrial Engineer I

Generac; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead ongoing process improvement initiatives across the value chain, coordinating New Product Introductions in operations, and applying enterprise standards to document policies and procedures related to continuous improvement directives.

You will work with shop floor personnel to optimize layouts, equipment justification, and continuous manufacturing improvements, while supporting demand-driven strategies for cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology required.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and familiarity with lean principles.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations.
• Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams.
• Ensure ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and documentation.
• Implement demand driven strategies that support operational excellence and long-range plans.
• Ensure product, material and information flows are synchronized to maximize efficiency and minimize cost.
• Contribute to creation of innovative ideas to improve business results.
• Deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.
• Implement objectives to achieve customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs.
• Collaborate with shop floor personnel to continuously improve manufacturing methods, systems and controls.
• Oversee area layouts, process definitions, and equipment justification, selection and implementation

Skills

CAD

Lean principles

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

High mix production

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ProE

Job description

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

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

Basic 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years Industrial Engineering experience.

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.