Manufacturing Process Improvement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Watertown, Wisconsin, United States Intermedia Group Full time

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for driving process improvement initiatives across the entire value chain. This role involves developing and improving manufacturing processes and product quality by studying product and manufacturing methods, identifying areas of improvement, and working with manufacturing personnel to ensure plans are implemented.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate 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.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
  • 3-5 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.

Additional Qualifications

  • Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Manufacturing Engineering experience.


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