Senior Mechanical Engineer

Genera Home is hiring for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a focus on Portable Power Products. In this role you will be responsible for independently leading major subsystems or product projects and influence technical direction across cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, manufacturing operations, sourcing, quality, service, and marketing.

This role is ideally based in our Jefferson WI or optionally Waukesha WI office. Position is fulltime onsite.

• Designs, validates, and brings new products, systems, and component technologies to market, owning technical execution from concept through production release related to portable generators
• Defines functional requirements and develops optimized engineering solutions by designing, testing, integrating, and evaluating moderately complex components and systems, including assessment of performance, cost/benefit, reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
• Plans, executes, and evaluates fitness‑for‑use testing and validation activities, including product specifications, process validation plans, material specifications, and bills of materials.
• Uses CAD and CAE tools and simulations to develop and analyze designs, produce detailed engineering drawings, and assess mechanical system performance and improvement opportunities.
• Partners cross‑functionally with manufacturing, suppliers, designers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability and support new technology and product development plans related to schedule, cost, and design inputs.
• Leads risk management activities, including development of Risk Assessments and FMEAs/DFMEAs, and provides data‑driven recommendations during design reviews.
• Oversees prototype build, testing, troubleshooting, and validation, driving corrective actions necessary to meet functional, performance, and safety requirements.
• Investigates and resolves technical issues, independently driving root cause analysis and escalating high‑risk or high‑impact issues appropriately to engineering leadership.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• 2-3 years of new product development
• Minimum of 2+ years CAD tool experience

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience leading front‑end product investigation and system‑level requirement definition for new or complex integrations.
• Demonstrated experience in new product design and development, including design of moderately complex components and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to execute detail‑oriented work with accuracy across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Design experience across a range of materials and manufacturing methods, including plastics, aluminum castings, and sheet metal, with working knowledge of material specifications and appropriate use.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering analysis tools, including Creo or Solid Works.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences, including leadership.
• Experience with internal combustion engines and/or generator systems.

Please note that at this time we cannot offer OPT/H1B sponsorship or transfer

Role is not approved for Agencies at this time.