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The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is the technical authority responsible for designing, optimizing, and transforming manufacturing systems for generator production and genset enclosing operations. This role drives strategic improvements across assembly, enclosure fabrication, fuel systems, cooling packages, wiring integration, and final packagedunit build. The engineer will architect worldclass manufacturing processes, deploy advanced automation, and lead crossfunctional initiatives that elevate throughput, quality, safety, and cost performance across the entire value stream.

This position is ideal for a seniorlevel engineer who blends deep industrial engineering expertise, systems engineering thinking, and handson operational leadership

Core Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Systems Architecture

• Design and optimize endtoend manufacturing systems for generator assembly and complete genset packaging (skids, enclosures, tanks, cooling systems).

• Develop longterm capacity strategies, including equipment selection, automation roadmaps, and plantwide layout evolution.

• Build digital twins and simulation models(Arena, Flex SIM) to predict bottlenecks, labor requirements, and capital needs.

• Partner with Quality to reduce defects in generator assembly, wiring harnesses, and final assembly

2. Advanced Process Engineering

• Lead highprecision process development for Assembly, Electrical Integration and Packaging Processes.

• Implement advanced industrial engineering tools: MTM, DOE, SPC, PFMEA, and process validation.

• Engineer fixtures, jigs, and tooling to improve repeatability and reduce ergonomic risk.

3. Lean Enterprise Leadership

• Drive enterpriselevel Lean transformation across generator manufacturing and packaging operations.

• Lead VSM events that span fabrication, assembly, testing, and logistics.

• Deploy SMED, 5S, Kanban, Heijunka, and standardized work at a systems level.

4. Automation & Technology Integration

• Identify and implement automation solutions such as Cobots, AGVs, and automated test systems.

• Collaborate with controls and IT teams to advance digital manufacturing maturity.

5. Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

• Lead costout initiatives involving material usage, takttime reduction, design simplification, and supply chain alignment.

• Conduct makevsbuy analysis for subassemblies and enclosure components

• Support DFM/DFA for new generator models and enclosure designs.

6. CrossFunctional Leadership

• Serve as the technical bridge between Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Facilities.

• Lead major capital projects, including new line installations, new plant setup, layout redesigns, and technology upgrades.

• Mentor junior engineers and develop the next generation of industrial engineering talent.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

• 5 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with generator manufacturing, genset packaging, or power systems integration.

• Knowledge of fuel systems, cooling packages, Engine Assembly, Fabrication and electrical testing.

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP).

• Experience in digital manufacturing, IIoT, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Systemslevel thinking and strategic planning

• Strong analytical and problemsolving capability

• Ability to influence at all organizational levels

• Exceptional communication and projectmanagement skills

• Handson, shopfloordriven leadership style

• Continuousimprovement mindset with a bias for action

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 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more

• Many employee activities

• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers

• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators

• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.

• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.

• Product loan and discount programs

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