Manufacturing Process Engineer I – NPI & Lean

Generac Power Systems; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allmand, a Generac Company, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Holdrege to lead process improvements across the value chain and ensure efficient manufacturing methods. You’ll study production methods, drive plant-wide improvements, and collaborate with shop floor personnel to implement new equipment and tooling.

Requirements include a engineering degree with 1–3 years of related experience, CAD proficiency (Creo/AutoCAD/SolidWorks/ProE), and experience in CNC/PLC programming, lean practices, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology and 1-3 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.
• Proficiency in CAD (Creo, AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or ProE);
• CNC (G-code) and/or PLC programming experience;
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills;
• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements;
• 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. (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, PLC programing, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling.

Skills

Communication skills

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Tools

CAD software (Creo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro/E)

CNC (G-code) / PLC programming

Job description

Allmand, a Generac Company, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Holdrege to lead process improvements across the value chain and ensure efficient manufacturing methods. You’ll study production methods, drive plant-wide improvements, and collaborate with shop floor personnel to implement new equipment and tooling.

Requirements include a engineering degree with 1–3 years of related experience, CAD proficiency (Creo/AutoCAD/SolidWorks/ProE), and experience in CNC/PLC programming, lean practices, and