We are Allmand, a Generac Company.
For more than 85 years, we've worked alongside our customers to provide the most
reliable and rugged light, heat, power and air products to the rental,
construction, special event, mining and oil and gas markets - so our customers
can keep your promise of a job well done.
With your success in mind, Allmand jobsite equipment is renowned for providing
the lowest cost of ownership - delivering superior serviceability, ease of use,
durable construction and industry-leading resale value.
We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join
our team in Holdrege, Nebraska!
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for ongoing process improvement
initiatives that deliver excellence across entire value chain. 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Responsible for coordinating the successful launch of New Product
Introductions (NPI) within Operations.
* Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing
maintenance of mixed model lines or value streams.
* Ensure ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing
policies, procedures and process documentation.
* Implement demand driven principles and strategies that supports operational
excellence and long range plans. (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness)
* Ensure product, material and information streams flow and are synchronized to
produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation.
* Contribute to creation of innovative ideas to improve business results.
* Deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices and
processes.
* Implement objectives to include continuous improvement initiatives to achieve
customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs.
* Work closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing continuous
improvement of manufacturing methods, systems and controls.
* Responsible for area layouts, process definition, PLC programing,
design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs,
and tooling.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology and 1-3 years
related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working
environment.
Additional Qualifications:
* Proficiency in CAD (Creo, AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or ProE);
* CNC (G-code) and/or PLC programming experience;
* Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills;
* Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements;
* Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve desired results;
* Experience operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix
production environments;
* Demonstrated skills in problem solving and conflict resolution;
* Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and
priorities in a fast paced environment.
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 include are typical of
frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close
vision and ability to adjust focus.
“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.”