Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - IL/WI

Generac; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Walking trails

Café

Free parking

Summer hours

Employee events

Job summary

Generac seeks a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead lean manufacturing deployment and to integrate innovative technologies across Wisconsin and Illinois sites. You will guide world-class manufacturing capable of aligning machinery, processes and systems with business goals.

Responsibilities include driving NPI launches, facility transformation, technology transfer and continuous improvement across mixed model lines to reduce costs while improving quality, delivery and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology
• 5+ years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment
• Frequent Wisconsin and northern Illinois travel

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of lean manufacturing methodologies across operations.
• Coordinate successful launches of New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations.
• Lead facility transformation, technology transfer and maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation.
• Lead demand driven principles and strategies to support operational excellence and long-range plans.
• Synchronize product, material and information streams for maximum efficiency and lowest cost of operation.
• Generate innovative ideas to improve business results.
• Deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement to meet customer fulfillment needs.
• Collaborate with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing CI of methods, systems and controls.
• Define area layouts, process definitions, and equipment justification, selection and implementation.

Skills

CAD

Lean principles

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Pro/ENGINEER (ProE)

Job description

*This position is based out of Waukesha but will be traveling to local manufacturing sites in Wisconsin 25%, and 75% between East Peoria and Belvidere

The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the deployment of lean manufacturing methodologies, and to use and integrate innovative technology and/or processes designed to enhance Generac’s manufacturing-based business development capabilities. Through the utilization of lean line architectures and relevant technologies, he/she will be responsible for incorporating lean design and business process innovation that delivers high value-added processes and products in ways that create a competitive advantage within the power generation industry. This will be achieved through the combination of lean manufacturing techniques that increase productivity and deliver asset and operations optimization with the target of creating world class manufacturing capabilities that integrate the latest-gen machinery with (process/work) systems through a holistic approach to business operations, using a high level of technology and lean expertise throughout every step of the company’s value chain.

Essential Duties and 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology;
• 5+ years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment;
• Frequent Wisconsin and northern Illinois travel

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.
• Project Management Certification.

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and 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
• Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• 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

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.