Senior Industrial Engineer

The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across entire value chain. The Mechanical/Industrial Engineer will utilize enterprise standards to lead process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation related to continuous improvement directives. 

Essential Duties: 

• Significant contributions to the implementation of Generac Fulfillment System (GFS) across Order-to-Cash process (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver & Service) 

• Responsible for leading and coordinating the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations 

• Lead and contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams 

• Lead and ensure ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation 

• Lead and implement demand driven principals and strategies that supports operational excellence and long range plans. (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness) 

• Lead and ensure product, material and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation 

• Leader in creation of innovative ideas to improve business results 

• Deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes 

• Lead and 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 

• Responsibility for area layouts, process definition, and equipment justification, selection, and implementation 

Minimal Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology; 

• 5+ years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 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 

• Project Management Certification