Manufacturing Engineer II: NPI & Process Improvement

Generac Power Systems, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. in Eagle, WI is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead process improvements and support New Product Introductions in Operations.

The role focuses on improving manufacturing methods, equipment, and tooling while coordinating with shop floor teams for smooth product/material/information flow. You will implement lean strategies, drive continuous improvement, and apply standard Generac practices to achieve efficiency and cost reduction across high/low mix production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• 3-5 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.
• Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 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 principles and strategies that supports operational excellence and long range plans.
• 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, PLC programing, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling.

Skills

CAD software

Lean principles

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ProE

Job description

Generac Power Systems, Inc. in Eagle, WI is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead process improvements and support New Product Introductions in Operations.

The role focuses on improving manufacturing methods, equipment, and tooling while coordinating with shop floor teams for smooth product/material/information flow. You will implement lean strategies, drive continuous improvement, and apply standard Generac practices to achieve efficiency and cost reduction across high/low mix production