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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.\nMajor Responsibilities\nSignificant responsibility for area layouts, process definition, PLC programing; design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling. \nContribute to the implementation of the Generac Fulfillment System (GFS) across the Order-to-Cash process (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver & Service). \nResponsible for leading and coordinating the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within Operations. \nContribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams. \nEnsure ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation. \nImplement demand driven principles and strategies that supports operational excellence and long range plans. (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness) \nEnsure product, material and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation. \nContribute to creation of innovative ideas to improve business results. \nDeploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes. \nWork closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing Continuous Improvement of manufacturing methods, systems and controls. \nImplement objectives to include continuous improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs. \nMaintaining and updating PFMEA and risk analysis tools on an as needed basis. \nMinimum Job Requirements\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial technology or equivalent experience \n5 years of related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment \nKnowledge / Skills / Abilities\nProficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or Creo); \nExcellent organizational, written and oral communication skills; \nKnowledge of lean principles and process improvements; \nDiverse skills and experience leading projects; \nExperience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve desired results; \nExperience operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments; \nDemonstrated skills in problem solving for delivering manufacturing engineering solutions; \nProven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment; \nSuperior time management, prioritization & analytical problem solving; \nCoaches, mentors less experienced and entry level Engineers; \nSuperior mechanical aptitude; \nDesign and development of job aids and fixturing; \nDemonstrated skills in developing process improvements through continual improvement; \nExpert in new product introduction design and development; \nComplies with record-keeping and file sharing conventions; \nAdaptable, able to adjust to ongoing changes and improvements. \nPreferred Job Requirements:\n10 years of experience in manufacturing environments solving complex problems requiring analytical and mechanical skills, \n10 years of advanced experience using 3D modeling in Creo or SolidWorks to design fixtures and assembly support aids to improve manufacturability of product on assembly lines, \n7 years of experience using Windchill PLM and SAP or comparably complex ERP systems and data management tools. \nGreat Reasons to work for Generac:\nCompetitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more\nMany employee activities \nScheduled 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\nPride! 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\nWe 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. \nEvery day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.\nProduct loan and discount programs\n“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.”","description_format":"text","description_chars":5062,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Industrial Engineering","Energy Storage","Energy Management","Power Supplies & Power Electronics"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-14T19:05:57Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":2,"expected_fill_days":38,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-14T20:21:37Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/generac-senior-manufacturing-engineering-specialist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/generac-senior-manufacturing-engineering-specialist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-14T20:21:37Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":25521,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-15T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":58587},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=58587"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fgenerac-senior-manufacturing-engineering-specialist"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"free","price":{"credits":0,"usd":0},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fgenerac-senior-manufacturing-engineering-specialist"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fgenerac-senior-manufacturing-engineering-specialist"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/generac-senior-manufacturing-engineering-specialist\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fgenerac-senior-manufacturing-engineering-specialist"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":4319847}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"generac.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":4319847},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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