Industrial Engineer I

Generac Power Systems - Whitewater, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Whitewater, WI

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Industrial Engineer I at Generac is responsible for leading ongoing process improvement initiatives across the entire value chain. This role focuses on implementing enterprise standards, policies, and procedures to enhance operational excellence and ensure successful product launches. The engineer will work closely with shop floor personnel to promote continuous improvement in manufacturing methods and systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations.
• Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer, and maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams.
• Ensure success of process improvement initiatives by implementing relevant policies and procedures.
• Implement demand-driven principles and strategies to support operational excellence.
• Ensure synchronization of product, material, and information streams for maximum efficiency.
• Contribute innovative ideas to improve business results.
• Deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, and practices.
• Implement objectives for continuous improvement to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing continuous improvement.
• Responsible for area layouts, process definition, and equipment justification.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• 1-3 years Industrial Engineering experience.
• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or ProE).
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Employee activities and events
• Product loan and discount programs