**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. Generac is seeking a **Senior Manufacturing Engineer III.** In this role you will work on new product introductions for clean energy solutions. You will be working cross functionally with design engineering, supply chain, test engineering, product management, and contract manufacturers across North America. You will leverage your manufacturing engineering background to understand product requirements, technical risks, and manufacturing limitations to accelerate the product development and manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will create novel manufacturing processes for assembling the product, and then further design and build NPI tools, equipment, and assembly lines to test the manufacturing process created. This role can be based in our Center of Excellent in Reno NV or S. Portland ME and requires travel to other engineering sites as needed: Boston, Maine, and Vancouver in the range of 25% with some possible international travel. (CAN/Mexico and possible Asia). **Minimal Qualifications:** + Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing / Electrical Engineering and 5 years of experience or Masters Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/EE and 2 years experience + In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection + Proficient in the development and deployment of PFMEAs + Understanding of Design for Manufacturability principles. + Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level + Failure/Data Analysis - Plans, develops, and implements technically complex procedures for the testing and evaluation of soon to be released products. + Good understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies + Experience with SOLIDWORKS, or other similar software/tools + Experience designing production line layouts in AutoCAD + Ability to travel internationally to engage with manufacturing partners. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** + Lead static and kinematic studies to simulate assembly and equipment interactions. + Lead PFMEA, build sequence, and process layout development. + Lead product virtual builds, pilot builds with cross functional teams + Support prototype and design validation builds design and deliver prototype manufacturing tooling, prepare bill of process, lead manufacturing trials, etc. + Support manufacturing validations builds at NPI facility and also at contract manufacturers. + Develop new manufacturing processes and determine layout of production workstations for NPI lines + The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. + Plan, organize, direct, and conduct industrialization-related activities within the supply chain team + Develop, Manage, Audit, Improve, and Correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification. + Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers + Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality + Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams. + Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products. **Preferred Qualifications:** + 2+ years of experience performing DFM/DFA/DFT + Proficiency designing mechanical equipment, fixturing and tooling in CAD (SolidWorks preferred, Catia is a plus + Experience creating technical specifications for manufacturing equipment. **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, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”_ Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect. 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.