Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Generac Power Systems Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Jeans Day

Product loan and discount programs

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive ongoing process improvement across the value chain.

This role focuses on improving manufacturing processes and product quality by studying methods, identifying improvements, and coordinating with shop floor personnel to implement changes. The engineer will lead area layout design, PLC programming, and equipment selection, while contributing to the Generac Fulfillment System across Plan, Source, Make, Deliver &

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial technology.
• 5+ years of related experience in engineering in a similar setting.
• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Lead area layouts, process definition, PLC programming, and equipment selection/Justification.
• Support deployment of the Generac Fulfillment System across Plan, Source, Make, Deliver & Service.
• Lead and coordinate successful launches of New Product Introductions within Operations.
• Support facility transformation and technology transfer for mixed model lines.
• Promote continuous improvement of manufacturing methods and controls.

Skills

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Tools

CAD tools

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?

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer Sr is responsible for ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across entire value chain. This position develops and improves manufacturing processes and product quality by studying product and manufacturing methods, identifying areas of improvement, and working with manufacturing personnel to ensure plans are implemented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Significant responsibility for area layouts, process definition, PLC programing; design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Generac Fulfillment System (GFS) across the 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 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology
• 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

Great Reasons to work for Generac

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• Many employee activities Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers.
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion.
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to walk; stoop; crouch; bend and reach above shoulders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing and shields for required tasks and closed toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.

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.

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? As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac's success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.