Senior Industrial Engineer

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The Industrial Engineer III is responsible for ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across entire value chain. The Mechanical/Industrial Engineer will utilize enterprise standards to lead process improvement initiatives by implementing policies procedures and process documentation related to continuous improvement directives.

Essential Duties:

• 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

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology;
• 5 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment

Preferred 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 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 more
• 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
• 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.