We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
The Manufacturing Engineer 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.
Reports directly to Industrial or Manufacturing Manager or Supervisor.
Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology and 3-5 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment. • 3-5 years of experience in engineering field
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; • Demonstrated skills in problem solving and conflict resolution; • Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience managing capital projects
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Responsible for coordinating partnering with Operations team to plan, organize, and execute capital projects while managing outages, contractors, and equipment. • 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) • 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. • Responsible for area layouts, process definition, PLC programming, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
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.