Facilities Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across the entire value chain. This position develops and improves 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.

Reports directly to Industrial or Manufacturing Manager or Supervisor.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology and 3-5 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.
• 3-5 years of experience in engineering field.

• 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.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment.

• Experience managing capital projects.

• Responsible for coordinating partnering with Operations team to plan, organize, and execute capital projects while managing outages, contractors and equipment.
• 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. (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness)
• Contribute to 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.
• Responsible for area layouts, process definition, PLC programming, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling.