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 Industrial Engineer -Assembly Architecture 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 & 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;
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.
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.
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