Senior Industrial Engineer: Process Excellence & NPI

generac; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Jeans Day

Product loan and discount programs

Team events and activities

Job summary

Generac in Wisconsin is seeking an Industrial Engineer III to lead ongoing process improvement initiatives across the value chain. The role requires applying enterprise standards to implement policies, procedures and documentation for continuous improvement within operations.

The ideal candidate will drive NPI launches, facility transformations and cost efficiencies while coordinating with shop floor personnel to optimize workflows and capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• 5+ years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.
• 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.
• Project Management Certification.

Responsibilities

• Significant contributions to the 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.
• Lead and contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams.
• Lead and ensure ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation.
• Lead and implement demand driven principals and strategies that supports operational excellence and long range plans. (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness).
• Lead and ensure product, material and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation.
• Leader in creation of innovative ideas to improve business results.
• Deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.
• Lead and 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.

Skills

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Pro/Engineer

Job description

Generac in Wisconsin is seeking an Industrial Engineer III to lead ongoing process improvement initiatives across the value chain. The role requires applying enterprise standards to implement policies, procedures and documentation for continuous improvement within operations.

The ideal candidate will drive NPI launches, facility transformations and cost efficiencies while coordinating with shop floor personnel to optimize workflows and capacity.