Senior NPD Project Engineer: Generator Systems Lead

Generac Power Systems; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Oshkosh, WI, is seeking a New Product Development (NPD) Project Engineer IV to lead system‑level integration from concept through production launch, delivering complex generator systems and subsystems with emphasis on cost, quality, and schedule.

You will mentor engineers, drive design reviews, use Creo for layouts and drawings, collaborate with manufacturing, and contribute to development plans and launch readiness while balancing technical performance and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 9 years of progressive engineering experience in new product development of complex electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience with generator or power generation products, including system level integration and cross functional execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of new product development programs, serving as a system‑level engineer responsible for integration, design maturity, and on‑time delivery.
• Lead teams to Architect, design, and integrate complex mechanical and electrical systems for generator and power generation products, including engines, alternators, enclosures, controls, and supporting subsystems as applicable.
• Translate customer, regulatory, and business requirements into system‑and component‑level functional and performance requirements.
• Design, test, and integrate complex components and assemblies; evaluate designs for effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), safety, and compliance.
• Drive design reviews and technical decision‑making, ensuring system integration risks are identified early and mitigated through structured problem solving.
• Develop, execute, and evaluate fitness‑for‑use testing, product specifications, and process validation plans for complex generator systems and components.
• Utilize CAD and CAE tools (Creo) to develop system layouts, component designs, and detailed engineering drawings supporting integrated designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to optimize generator designs for manufacturability, scalability, quality, and serviceability.
• Support program planning and execution by contributing to development schedules, cost estimates, design input tracking, and launch readiness activities.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for integration, performance, or quality issues identified during development, validation, or early production.
• Apply engineering judgment to balance technical performance, cost, risk, and schedule tradeoffs, making informed recommendations to program and functional leadership.
• Actively mentor and coach less experienced engineers, particularly in systems thinking, integration discipline, and design best practices.
• Use SAP and Change Request processes within the assigned functional area, supporting engineering data integrity, BOM management, and program execution processes.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards, system guidelines, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Systems integration

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Creo CAD

System testing

Manufacturability focus

SAP exposure

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SAP

Job description

Generac Power Systems in Oshkosh, WI, is seeking a New Product Development (NPD) Project Engineer IV to lead system‑level integration from concept through production launch, delivering complex generator systems and subsystems with emphasis on cost, quality, and schedule.

You will mentor engineers, drive design reviews, use Creo for layouts and drawings, collaborate with manufacturing, and contribute to development plans and launch readiness while balancing technical performance and risk.