Manufacturing Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Cooking up design, development, and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Developing and improving manufacturing processes and product quality through product and manufacturing method studies, identifying areas for enhancement, and working with manufacturing personnel to ensure plans are executed.
• Cooking up the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within Operations.
• Contributing to facility transformation, technology transfer, and ongoing maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams.
• Ensuring ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures, and process documentation.
• Implementing demand-driven principles and strategies that support operational excellence and long-range plans.
• Ensuring product, material, and information flows are synchronized to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Contributing to the creation of innovative ideas to enhance business performance.
• Deploying standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices, and processes.
• Implementing objectives to include continuous improvement initiatives aimed at achieving customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs.
• Working 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology
• 1-3 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment
• Mechanical Engineering experience preferred
• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or ProE)
• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements
• 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