Senior Manager Engineering

Generac Power Systems • Waukesha, WI

103d

About The Position

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. At Generac Industrial Energy, we harness decades of experience and resources to help lead the way. It's the foundation of prosperity, fueling the industries and essential services that drive our society forward. It's so much more than power. We provide a range of solutions that will work together to streamline systems across every stage of the energy journey. Our people are united by a shared mission to make the world safer, brighter, and more productive. Come be part of a team where diverse backgrounds, ideas, and talents drive real impact.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 20+ years of engineering experience.
• 10+ years of management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with global product support, including special order engineering, application engineering, and escalation resolution.
• Proven track record of driving results in industrial/commercial product development environments.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional, multi-location/global engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute the engineering strategy to deliver world-class excellence aligned with business goals.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders in service, operations, supply chain, finance, and marketing to develop and execute a global product roadmap.
• Lead the product development lifecycle from concept through design, manufacturability, serviceability, and customer delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, technology, and resource utilization across global engineering teams.
• Manage and optimize expenses, regulatory compliance, and cost reduction efforts while ensuring innovation and product excellence.
• Create and maintain an organizational culture of innovation, collaboration, urgency, and continuous improvement.
• Select, coach, and develop engineering talent while fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Provide oversight and leadership for new product development projects, including schedules, costs, resources, quality, and validation testing.
• Lead business planning processes, recruitment, retention, talent acquisition, and mentoring of engineering staff.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
• Gym, café, walking trails, and free parking.
• Fun Days, family events, retiree reunions, and summer hours.
• Every day is jeans day.
• Mission-driven work supporting customers during storms.
• Product discounts and loan programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree