Mechanical Engineer

We are Allmand, a Generac Company. For more than 85 years, we've worked alongside our customers to provide reliable light, heat, power and air products to the rental, construction, special event, mining and oil and gas markets. We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Holdrege, Nevada! The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across the entire value chain.

• Responsible for coordinating 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 support 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 the 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 programming, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling.

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

• 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.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.