Senior Industrial Engineer

The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across the 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.

• 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 support 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology;
• 5+ years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment

• 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