Industrial Engineer II

The Industrial Engineer II is responsible for ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across the entire value chain. The role utilizes enterprise standards to lead process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures, and process documentation related to continuous improvement directives.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to implementation of Generac Fulfillment System (GFS) across Order-to-Cash process (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver & Service).
• Lead and coordinate the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations.
• Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer, and ongoing maintenance of mixed‑model lines or value streams.
• Ensure ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures, and process documentation.
• Implement demand‑driven principles and strategies that support operational excellence and long‑range plans (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness).
• Ensure product, material, and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and the lowest cost of operation.
• Contribute to creation of innovative ideas to improve business results.
• Deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices, and processes.
• Implement objectives that include continuous improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs.
• Work closely with shop‑floor personnel to promote ongoing continuous improvement of manufacturing methods, systems, and controls.
• Responsibility for area layouts, process definition, and equipment justification, selection, and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• 3 – 5 years related experience in the engineering function within a similar working environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, 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.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Typical of frequent and continuous computer‑based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel.