What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Process Specialist position at Generac?
Fabrication Process Specialist Wanted: Drive Operational Excellence at Generac
We are seeking a highly skilled Fabrication Process Specialist to join our team at Generac. As a key member of our engineering function, you will play a vital role in driving operational excellence and improving our fabrication and paint capabilities.
In this position, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement cutting-edge technology and process solutions that enhance Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in fabrication and welding. You will also collaborate with manufacturing personnel to ensure seamless plan implementation and drive area layouts, process definition, equipment design/selection, justification, and implementation to support capacity and continuous improvement projects.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency;
- Collaborate with design engineering to integrate DFM into New Product Introductions (NPI) featuring sheet metal components;
- Drive the development and implementation of facility transformation, technology transfer, and ongoing maintenance of sheet metal fabrication value streams;
- Ensure the successful inclusion of DFM in NPIs with sheet metal components;
- Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize production and streamline workflows;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements;
- Provide expertise on best practices and technologies for sheet metal fabrication;
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with manufacturing personnel to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
Your Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical degree;
- 5 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment;
Your Preferred Qualifications:
- 10 years experience in Manufacturing Engineering function directly supporting soft tooled sheet metal fabrication processes, specifically turret punching, laser cutting, press brakes, MIG welding;
- Manufacturing Engineering experience with Amada and Salvagnini fabrication equipment;
- Experienced project manager in the acquisition and implementation of new machine tools from start-up to reaching the desired production throughput;
- Experience with CAD/CAM software associated with sheet metal fabrication equipment;
- Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works, and/or ProE);
- Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills;
- Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements;
- Diverse skills and experience leading projects;
- 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.
