Industrial Engineer II

Generac Power Systems; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative energy technology company that is committed to powering a smarter world. As an Industrial Engineer II, you will be at the forefront of driving process improvements across the entire value chain. This role involves leading initiatives that enhance operational excellence, implementing demand-driven strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve outstanding results. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll contribute to facility transformations and ensure that product and information flows are optimized. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Engineering in a similar environment.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives across the value chain.
• Coordinate successful launches of New Product Introductions.

Skills

Lean Principles

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Solid Works

ProE

Job description

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Industrial Engineer II 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to implementation of Generac Fulfillment System (GFS) across Order-to-Cash process (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver & Service).

• Responsible for leading and 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.

• Responsibility for area layouts, process definition, and equipment justification, selection, and implementation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

• 3 - 5 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 - 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. Occasional travel.

“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.”