Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Material Flow Optimization
Waukesha, WI - USA
Job Summary
For more than 65 years weve turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes strengthen businesses and build a more resilient efficient sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us
A Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in Material Planning & Handling (MPH) and PFEP execution drives point of use material flow strategy ensuring the right material is delivered in the right quantity at the right time and at the lowest total cost. This role is critical in advanced manufacturing environments directly impacting productivity layout optimization and production stability.
- Lead the creation and implementation of PFEP databases for complex manufacturing operations.
- Designed material replenishment strategies (kanban min/max milk-run JIT).
- Ensured PFEP alignment with production takt time line-side consumption and replenishment from HUB/Warehouse
- Develop required PFEP tools train plant engineers for effective use.
- Designed and optimized end-to-end material flow processes from receiving/warehouse to line-side delivery.
- Developed line feeding strategies (kitting sequencing point-of-use stocking).
- Implemented material handling systems (tuggers AGVs conveyors manual systems).
- Optimized production layouts for efficient material movement.
- Reduced touchpoints travel time and material handling waste.
- Supported NPI (New Product Introduction) by defining material flow and PFEP early in the design phase
- Applied Lean principles (5S value stream mapping waste elimination) to material flow
- Implemented or enhanced PFEP using ERP/MRP systems (SAP Oracle etc.).
- Partnered with operations supply chain engineering and quality teams.
- Led cross-functional workshops for PFEP rollout and material flow redesign.
- Provided training to manufacturing and logistics teams on standard material processes.
- PFEP development & governance
- Material flow design & optimization
- Line-side delivery systems
- Lean manufacturing & continuous improvement
- Data-driven decision making
- Cross-functional collaboration
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology
- 5 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.
Office Environment: 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 are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
Great Reasons to work for Generac:
- Competitive Benefits: Health Dental Vision 401k and many more
- State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym walking trails café free parking and many employee activities
- Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees both current and retirees to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
- Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day Labor Day)
- Pride! When a storm strikes Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
- We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions including our Fun Days.
- Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
- Product loan and discount programs
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Since 1959, Generac Power Systems has been committed to building the most reliable, durable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly generators and power equipment.