- The formal title for this position is Mechanical Engineer III

Generac has an opportunity for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Design Engineer to join our team. As a Manufacturing Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in creating conceptual designs, detailed machine and automation drawings, schematics, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drafting and modeling, both 2D and 3D, using CREO software, with a passion for precision and accuracy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Create conceptual designs and detailed machine and automation drawings, schematics and technical documentation for new manufacturing equipment and automation cells.

- Design innovative, cost-effective, capable manufacturing tools, equipment, and fixtures

- Identify issues and implement solutions related to the manufacturing process or equipment

- Collaborate closely with Generac manufacturing sites to balance design intent with machine performance.

- Produce documentation related to proper equipment usage, maintenance, and technical procedures

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

- 5+ years of experience designing standalone manufacturing equipment and automated manufacturing cells.

Preferred Qualifications

- At least 5 years of relevant experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, or related field.

- Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing process

- Proficient in 3D CAD software (Creo and AutoCAD)

- Team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at various organizational levels internally and externally

- Innovative and creative problem solver with meticulous attention to detail

- Comfortable with change and ambiguity with the ability to quickly propose solutions given limited guidance

- Proficiency in reading and developing electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics/diagrams.

- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills

- Familiarity with automation concepts, conveyors, and robotics

- Self-directed individual with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

- Understanding of lean tools, principles, and methodology

Great Reasons To Work For Generac

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

- State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and 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

- Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)

- 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