Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer — NPI & DFM

Generac Power Systems Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan

Onsite gym

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. is seeking an Associate Engineer to advance fabrication and paint capabilities through innovative technology and process solutions.

You will develop technology roadmaps, justify capital expenditures, and partner with design engineering to improve DFM in sheet metal fabrication. Responsibilities include defining equipment, supporting NPI, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring efficient flow of materials and information across manufacturing lines.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of engineering experience in product design for engine/motor driven machinery.
• Experience with DFM in New Product Introductions for sheet metal components.
• Experience leading project implementations of new machine tools from start-up to production throughput.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and AutoCAD/SolidWorks/ProE.
• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead area layouts, process definition, design/selection, and implementation of equipment and tooling.
• Support inclusion of DFM in NPI with sheet metal components.
• Contribute to facility transformation and technology transfer for sheet metal fabrication.
• Document processes and implement policies to sustain continuous improvement.
• Apply demand-driven principles to improve operational excellence and long-range plans.
• Ensure synchronized product, material, and information flows for maximum efficiency.
• Collaborate on innovative ideas to improve business results in sheet metal areas.
• Deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, and processes.
• Manage cross-functional collaboration to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.

Skills

Project management

Lean principles

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Fabrication process

CAD/CAM knowledge

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ProE

Amada tools

Salvagnini machines

NPI/DFM awareness

Education

Associates Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

15+ years engineering experience in product design for engine/motor driven machinery

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ProE

CAD/CAM software

Amada fabrication tools

Salvagnini fabrication tools

Job description

Generac Power Systems, Inc. is seeking an Associate Engineer to advance fabrication and paint capabilities through innovative technology and process solutions.

You will develop technology roadmaps, justify capital expenditures, and partner with design engineering to improve DFM in sheet metal fabrication. Responsibilities include defining equipment, supporting NPI, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring efficient flow of materials and information across manufacturing lines.