Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication

Job Description

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 Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for implementation of innovative technology and processes solutions that enhance Generac’s fabrication and paint capabilities. They will be responsible for partnering with design engineering to improve DFM in fabrication and welding, implementing robust OEE improvement activities, determining equipment capacities, optimizing production, and working with manufacturing personnel to ensure plans are implemented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Significant responsibility for area layouts, process definition, design / selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling in support of capacity and continuous improvement projects;
• Responsible for supporting the successful inclusion of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in New Product Introductions (NPI) that have sheet metal components;
• Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of sheet metal fabrication value streams;
• Ensure ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation that support sheet metal fabrication;
• 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 in the sheet metal fabrication areas;
• Contribute to creation of innovative ideas to improve business results, specifically in the sheet metal fabrication areas;
• 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;
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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.”

Welcome

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.

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.