Manufacturing Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Cooking for 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 supports operational excellence and long range plans.
• Ensure product, material and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and 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 to 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.
• Responsible for area layouts, process definition, PLC programming, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology and 1-3 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.
• 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.
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear;
• Regularly required to stand and walk;
• On occasion the incumbent may be 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.