Senior Mechanical Engineer

Generac Power Systems • Sussex, WI

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About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer, based in Sussex, Wisconsin, provides engineering input to assigned product development projects. The role interfaces with a cross-functional team that includes engineering, operations (industrial engineering, production, and material procurement), sourcing, quality, service, and marketing.

The engineer designs, validates, and brings new products to market; develops functional requirements and designs, tests, and integrates components; and evaluates design effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. The role also develops and evaluates product testing and validation plans, prepares and reviews specifications and bills of materials, and collaborates with manufacturing partners and other specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability. CAD or CAE systems are used to model designs and create engineering drawings. The role supports product development plans and mentors less experienced engineers. Travel to other Generac facilities may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating and releasing engineering Change Notices (CNs) to release parts and bills of material.
• Experience with Windchill or equivalent PLM.
• Ability to perform detail-oriented work accurately across multiple projects.
• Design experience with a variety of materials, such as plastics, aluminum castings, and sheet metal, and basic knowledge of material specifications and use.
• Experience in new product design and development.
• Ability to conduct analysis using FEA, CFD, or similar methods.
• Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate technical information for all audiences.
• Ability to apply engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services, and processes.
• Technical skills including 3D modeling with ProE or SolidWorks, and proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word.
• Experience with machine design.
• Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP.
• Design experience with electrical components and system integration, including circuit breakers, batteries, electrical panels, and AC generators.
• Experience working in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and bring new products to market.
• Specify new product functional requirements; design, test, and integrate components; and evaluate overall design effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety.
• Design, develop, execute, and evaluate fitness-for-use testing, product specifications, and process validation plans.
• Create and review material part specifications and bills of materials.
• Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Use CAD or CAE systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
• Support product development plans, including schedules, product costs, and meeting design inputs.
• Mentor and teach less experienced engineers.
• Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Onsite gym, walking trails, café, and free parking.
• Employee activities and scheduled events for employees, retirees, families, and coworkers.
• Volunteer Time Off program for charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.
• Product loan and discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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