Supervisor Technical Engineering

Generac Power Systems•Waukesha, WI

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. JOB SUMMARY: The Supervisor Technical Engineering-2nd Shift is responsible for managing engineering activities including new product introductions, cost reduction, technology/research, and lifecycle product support. This position requires technical engineering knowledge coupled with people leadership skills, proficiency in continuous quality systems, cost reduction and project and business planning management experience. This position also works closely with the business group and other functional leaders in the company (service, operations, supply chain, finance) and is responsible for providing leadership and management for the engineering function. Responsible for devising and effectively implementing a development methodology that ensures superior products while also fostering and driving innovation and creativity within the engineering department. 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. As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.

Requirements

AAS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
10 years of Engineering experience

Nice To Haves

3 years of leading a technical team
5 years of experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition, and electro-mechanical test
5 years of experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and scheduling software
5 years of experience with equipment maintenance and calibration

Responsibilities

Execute the established vision and strategy.
Drive results that are specifically targeted to support the product development cycle for the business group market.
Effectively manage the development process (e.g. develop time compression techniques, design/application standards for improved repeatability, manage process locally in a single location).
Manage expenses, ensure regulatory compliance and support corporate goals.
Provide engineering leadership and design input functions for new product development projects
Create and maintain development schedules
Execute product development plans (schedule, product cost, resources to complete project, quality targets, product specification adherence, development and prove out of product validation test plans, etc.)
Interface with internal company personnel.
Ensure optimal application of technology and engineering resources to meet product development requirements per the sales/marketing plan.
Work with cross functional teams to support a product development roadmap that targets customers’ needs.
Work with leaders to support significant growth opportunities in the business group marketplace.
Foster collaboration between engineering departments to identify and harvest new engineering concepts, technologies, techniques, standards and procedures.