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Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Alternator Strategy
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Advanced Manufacturing, you will define and execute Generac’s long-term alternator strategy. This role is responsible for scouting, vetting, and implementing high-impact, emerging technologies to transform current manufacturing capabilities and maintain market leadership. 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Significant responsibility for area layouts, process definition, PLC programing; design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling
Identify and implement emerging technologies to advance alternator manufacturing processes and throughput
Contribute to the implementation of the Generac Fulfillment System (GFS) across the Order-to-Cash process (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver & Service)
Responsible for leading and coordinating the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within Operations, largely pertaining to alternator manufacturing
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 support 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
Ideate, drive, and 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
Work closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing Continuous Improvement of manufacturing methods, systems and controls.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology
5 years of related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Generator/Alternator/Electrical experience highly valued
Experience with automation, robotics, and PLC programming
Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or Creo)
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
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 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
Great Reasons to work for Generac:
Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many…