Mechanical Engineer II

Generac • Holdrege, NE

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer II will play a key role in new product development and sustaining engineering for mobile light towers and indirect-fired heater products. This position will contribute significantly to complex engineering projects, including new product designs, product redesigns, cost-reduction initiatives, engineering changes, and product improvements. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring strong 3D CAD proficiency and the ability to manage major projects from concept through design release. The Mechanical Engineer II will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, manufacturing engineering, materials, purchasing, production, and warehouse teams to develop accurate, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who can work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and take ownership of project quality and delivery. Experience with indirect-fired heaters, furnace systems, diesel-powered equipment, power systems, trailers, sheet-metal enclosures, or mobile equipment is highly valued.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical OR Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience
• Experience creating and modifying complex 3D models and complete 2D drawing sets in Solidworks or Creo Parametric
• Demonstrated proficiency with 3D CAD software
• Experience leading or serving as a major contributor to a complex mechanical engineering project
• Experience developing mechanical designs from concept through release
• Ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, manufacturing, materials, and purchasing functions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SolidWorks, Creo, or comparable 3D CAD software
• Experience designing indirect-fired heaters, furnaces, or other heating equipment
• Experience with mobile light towers or similar industrial equipment
• Knowledge of diesel engines, alternators, AC power systems, or power-generation equipment
• Experience with trailer design, sheet-metal enclosures, or mobile equipment
• Experience supporting new product development and sustaining engineering
• Experience with cost-reduction initiatives and Engineering Change Orders
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers or designers
• Experience working directly with production and manufacturing teams

Responsibilities

• Lead or significantly contribute to new product development, product redesigns, and major engineering improvements for mobile light towers, indirect-fired heaters, and related equipment.
• Develop and release 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and engineering documentation from concept through production implementation.
• Manage assigned engineering projects, coordinating requirements, deliverables, and timelines while balancing performance, quality, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.
• Develop and implement Engineering Change Orders, investigate product issues, and deliver timely corrective solutions to support sustaining engineering and product reliability.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and continuous improvement opportunities in collaboration with purchasing, materials, manufacturing engineering, and operations.
• Partner with engineering, production, assembly, and warehouse teams to improve product quality, design accuracy, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to designers and less-experienced engineers while promoting accountability and ownership.
• Adapt to changing priorities, maintain current knowledge of relevant engineering practices and technologies, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level