Designer IV

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Designer IV is responsible for providing support for bringing new products and technology to the market as well as maintenance of current product design documentation. The position designs components and subsystems and collaborates with engineers to create models, drawings, sub-assemblies and specifications in support of assigned design work. The Designer IV participates in the product definition from scope of work to detailed specification, in DFMEA activities and performs analysis, tolerance stacks, basic stress and strain as well as fit and form checks of components to ensure proper function and appropriate definition is provided.

The Designer IV is a process and technical expert who leads process improvements and routinely assists others in achieving their goals.  The Designer IV reports to an Engineering Supervisor and/or Manager and requires minimal supervision.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Design or equivalent work experience
• 10 years of new product design for engine/motor driven machinery, equipment or powered tools
• 10 years of AutoCAD system use 
• 4 years of experience mentoring others

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years of generator or engine design work solving complex problems requiring analytical and mechanical skills
• 8 years’ experience in 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting tools, ideally in CREO and/or SolidWorks
• 5 years’ experience using Windchill PLM, SAP or comparably complex ERP systems and data management tools.
• Expertise in large CAD assembly management
• Experience with material specs and use including design considerations with a variety of materials (e.g. Sheet metal, plastics, castings)
• Strong experience working on multiple projects and with cross functional groups on new product design and development
• Advanced understanding of drafting standards as well as GD&T aligned to ASME Y14.5 concepts and application.
• Advanced tolerance stack, stress, strain and form, fit, and function understanding with extensive application capabilities.
• Experience with complex parts and assemblies
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including complex parts and assembly as well as manufacturability considerations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and maintains detailed design 3D models and 2D drawings, schematics, specifications, kits, BOMs and/or instructions for field kits using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software in accordance with Generac and industry standards. 
• Works closely with design originators (e.g., engineers, other senior designers, etc.) with minimal supervision to resolve design details or discrepancies, or to prepare 3D models and 2D drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs and complex full assemblies, which require a high degree of precision using CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) or basic CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) software. 
• Identifies solutions and opportunities to solve design challenges on department projects
• Introduces continuous improvement methods
• Creates, modifies and controls a variety of detailed and, at times, complex documentation (3D models and 2D drawings) from engineers' and senior staff's sketches, plans, written and verbal instructions. 
• Develops and maintains of departmental standards and procedures. 
• Regular vendor contact and serves as an escalation point of contact.
• Leads the development and transfer of process knowledge within teams
• Mentors and coaches others
• Other duties as assigned.  

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. Occasional travel.

“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.”