Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

2 weeks ago


Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Generac Full time

At Generac, our people help make the world safer, brighter, and more productive. We are united by our efforts to inspire change for a better world; impact our people and community; influence and achieve positive results; and innovate the industry. Our shared goals allow people with diverse backgrounds and points of view to work together, bringing our global customers peace of mind through reliable products and exceptional support.

The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for implementation of innovative technology and processes solutions that enhance Generacs fabrication and paint capabilities. They will be responsible for developing a technology, capacity, and process roadmap, creating global equipment standards and justifying Capital Expenditures, partnering with design engineering to improve DFM in fabrication and welding, implementing robust OEE improvement activities, determining equipment capacities, optimizing production among exiting facilities, and developing strategic outsourcing relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the evaluation and planning to successfully maintain sheet metal fabrication capacity ahead of demand in alignment with long term SIOP forecast;
  • Responsible for supporting the 5 year roadmap development of capacity and technology evolution in each factory in the global portfolio that produces sheet metal
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Manufacturing Engineering experience with Amada and Salvagnini fabrication equipment;
  • Powder paint experience with Gema, Nordson, or Wagner spray booths;
  • 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.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

Benefits:

  • We are an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront.
  • Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, & 401k
  • 401 (k) retirement savings plans with company match
  • Medical support programs: Maternity, Diabetes, Treatment Decision Support and more
  • Work-life benefits: PTO and Holidays

To be officially considered for this role, please apply directly through our Careers Page:

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



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