Generac

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Fabrication

Generac

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Waukesha • Wisconsin • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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;
  • Responsible for supporting 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 supports 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.
  • 5+ years experience in Manufacturing Engineering function directly supporting soft tooled sheet metal fabrication processes, specifically turret punching, laser cutting, press brakes, 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, 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
  • Demonstrated skills in problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment.
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 our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
  • Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
  • Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
  • We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
  • Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
  • Product loan and discount programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Manufacturing Engineeringsheet metal fabricationturret punchinglaser cuttingpress brakespowder coatingMIG weldingCAD/CAM softwareAutoCADSolid Works
Soft Skills
organizational skillswritten communicationoral communicationproblem solvingconflict resolutionproject managementcollaborationleadershipadaptabilitytime management
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering