Industrial Engineer II

generac; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac in Belvidere, IL is seeking an Industrial Engineer II to drive process improvement across the value chain. You will apply enterprise standards to implement policies, procedures and documentation supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role focuses on leading NPI launches within operations, optimizing material and information flows, and collaborating with shop floor personnel to improve manufacturing methods and equipment justification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or industrial technology.
• 3–5 years in engineering in a similar environment.
• Lean principles and process improvement knowledge.
• Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ProE).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage shifting deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations.
• Contribute to facility transformation and technology transfer.
• Implement Generac Fulfillment System (GFS) across Order-to-Cash process.
• Ensure continuous improvement policies and documentation.
• Promote ongoing Continuous Improvement with shop floor personnel.
• Define area layouts, process definitions, and equipment justification.

Skills

Lean principles

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Pro/ENGINEER

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 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.

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.

Minimum 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 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.

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.