Associate Engineer - Fabrication

About the role

The Associate Engineer is responsible for implementation of innovative technology and processes solutions that enhance Generac’s fabrication and paint capabilities. They will be responsible for developing technology, capacity, and process roadmap, creating global equipment standards and justifying Capital Expenditures, partnering with design engineering to improve DFM in fabrication and welding, implementing robust OEE improvement activities, determining equipment capacities, optimizing production among exiting facilities, and developing strategic outsourcing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Significant responsibility for area layouts, process definition, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling in support of capacity and continuous improvement projects;
• Supports the successful inclusion of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in New Product Introductions (NPI) that have sheet metal components;
• Contributes to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of sheet metal fabrication value streams;
• Ensures ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation that support sheet metal fabrication;
• Implements demand driven principles and strategies that supports operational excellence and long range plans (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness);
• Ensures product, material, and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation in the sheet metal fabrication areas;
• Contributes to creation of innovative ideas to improve business results, specifically in the sheet metal fabrication areas;
• Deploys standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes;
• Implements objectives to include continuous improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs;
• Works closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing Continuous Improvement of manufacturing methods, systems and controls.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience;
• 15 years of engineering experience in product design for engine/motor driven machinery, equipment or powered tools;

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced project manager in the acquisition and implementation of new machine tools from start-up to reaching the desired production throughput;
• Manufacturing Engineering experience with Amada and Salvagnini fabrication equipment;
• Experience with CAD/CAM software associated with sheet metal fabrication equipment;
• 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.