Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer

CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES•Tracy, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer supports the Generator Manufacturing Division by designing, optimizing, and scaling manufacturing and assembly processes for diesel and natural gas generator systems. This role focuses on production efficiency, capacity planning, facility layout, tooling, automation, and continuous improvement to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives aligned with Central Power Systems & Services’ mission of first-class customer support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related)
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing process design and optimization
Ability to analyze data and drive process improvements
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Experience in generator manufacturing, power systems, heavy equipment, or electromechanical assemblies
Experience in high-volume or mixed-model manufacturing environments
Proven experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling production
Experience with DOE, gage R&R, SPC, and process validation
Experience designing tooling and fixtures for manufacturing environments
Experience implementing automation into production processes
Familiarity with ERP, MRP, and MES systems

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement electro-mechanical assembly and test processes for generator systems
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering teams to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
Lead prototype, pilot, and pre-production builds to ensure manufacturing readiness
Support capacity planning, line balancing, and production expansion initiatives
Develop and optimize facility layouts, workstation design, headcount models, and material flow within the manufacturing facility
Identify tooling, fixtures, and equipment requirements and integrate them into production processes
Identify automation opportunities; define requirements and evaluate return on investment (ROI)
Work with internal teams and external vendors to develop and implement tooling and automation solutions
Ensure manufacturing processes meet volume, quality, cost, and safety targets
Support quality initiatives including DOE, gage R&R, SPC, and process qualification activities
Define production data requirements and support integration with ERP, MRP, and MES systems
Partner with Quality and Supply Chain teams to develop and maintain effective suppliers and contract manufacturers
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives supporting safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction