Manufacturing Engineer II

Generac•Eagle, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across entire value chain. This position develops and improves manufacturing processes and product quality by studying product and manufacturing methods, identifying areas of improvement, and working with manufacturing personnel to ensure plans are implemented.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology
3-5 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.
Manufacturing Engineering experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Coordinating the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within Operations.
Contributing to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams.
Ensuring ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation.
Implementing demand driven principles and strategies that supports operational excellence and long range plans.
Ensuring product, material and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation.
Contributing to creation of innovative ideas to improve business results.
Deploying standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.
Implementing objectives to include continuous improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs.
Working closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing continuous improvement of manufacturing methods, systems and controls.
Responsible for area layouts, process definition, PLC programming, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling.