Senior Resident Engines Engineer

AtGenerac,we don’t simply wait for opportunities to come to us. Ourteams consistently seek outnewandinnovativeadvances in our industry, driving our greatsuccessand companygrowth. We are a leader in the power generation industry that is successfully breaking ground in the Clean Energy segment. This growthequals rapid career advancement opportunities for those who want to be challenged and enjoy a fast-paced, high-performance culture. Join us, as we

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the industry.
The Engineer III – Senior Engineer is responsible for providing engineering input to the product development projects assigned to him/her including interfacing with the cross functional team consisting of engineering, operations (industrial engineering, production, and material procurement), sourcing, quality, service, and others.
Designs, validates, and brings new products to market.
Works with engineering and production to design and validate new designs or changes to current production designs.
Ensures end of line product quality and creates/reviews deviations and validates supplier quality.
Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates a variety of moderately complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for a variety of moderately complex products and/or components; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.
Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize moderately complex designs for manufacturability.
Travels to other Generac facilities.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimal Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
5+ years of relevant work experience.
Ability to travel between Generac facilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects.
Design experience with a variety of materials (ie plastics, aluminum castings, sheet metal) and basic knowledge of material specs and use.
Experience in new product design and development.
Experience in production environment and production methods.
Experience with design for manufacture.
Basic internal combustion engine experience/knowledge.
Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to translate technical information to all audiences.
Applies engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes.
Technical Skills to include 3D modeling (Creo).
MS Excel, MS Word.
Experience with machine design.
Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Works independently.
Receives minimal to moderate technical guidance.
Requires in-depth engine production knowledge and experience.
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.
Strong conceptualization, visualization, and creativity.
Strong time management, prioritization, and analytical problem solving.
Solves complex problems.
Takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Has participated in cross-functional project teams and leads some aspects of the project.
Ensures success cross-functionally.
Offer recommendations and implement solutions.
Take ownership of designs.
Thorough understanding of the Engineering financial impact and a basic understanding of the needs and impact of other functions on the business.
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 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.
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