Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication

About the role

Implementation of innovative technology and processes solutions that enhance Generac’s fabrication and paint capabilities. Responsibilities include developing technology, capacity, and process roadmaps, creating global equipment standards, 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 existing 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.
• Support the successful inclusion of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in New Product Introductions (NPI) that have sheet metal components.
• Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer, and ongoing maintenance of sheet metal fabrication value streams.
• Ensure ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures, and process documentation that support sheet metal fabrication.
• 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 lowest cost of operation in the sheet metal fabrication areas.
• Contribute to creation of innovative ideas to improve business results, specifically in the sheet metal fabrication areas.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical degree.
• 5+ years experience in Manufacturing Engineering function directly supporting soft tooled sheet metal fabrication processes, specifically turret punching, laser cutting, press brakes, and powder coating.
• Experienced project manager in the acquisition and implementation of new machine tools from start-up to reaching the desired production throughput.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Manufacturing Engineering function directly supporting soft tooled sheet metal fabrication processes, specifically turret punching, laser cutting, press brakes, and MIG welding.
• Manufacturing Engineering experience with Amada and Salvagnini fabrication equipment.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software associated with sheet metal fabrication equipment.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, and many more.
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking, and many employee activities.
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy time with their families and co-workers.
• Eligible for summer hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day).
• Product loan and discount programs.
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must occasionally lift up to 25-50 pounds.
• Typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.