Mechanical Engineer I

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 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 programing, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology and 1-3 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD (Creo, AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or ProE); CNC (G-code) and/or PLC programming experience;
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills;
• 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.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear;
• Use hands to manipulate objects or controls;
• Stand and walk;
• Sometimes stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders;
• Lift up to 25 pounds;
• Typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.