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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.

Generac Clean Energy combines the speed and excitement of a technology startup with the resources and market power of an S&P 500 industry leader. Our careers offer boundless opportunity for energetic, mission-driven applicants who seek challenge and impact in a fast-paced culture of teaching, learning, and professional growth, developing solar and storage products and software for the clean energy revolution.

Join Generac Clean Energy as we drive to build energy solutions for a more resilient, sustainable world.

Location: Reno, Nv

What to expect

Generac Clean Energy Solutions is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to work on new product introductions for clean energy solutions. You will be working cross functionally with design engineering, supply chain, test engineering, product management, and contract manufacturers across North America. You will use your manufacturing engineering background to understand the product requirements, technical risks, and manufacturing limitations to accelerate the product development and manufacturing processes. You will create novel manufacturing processes for assembling the product, and then you will further design and build NPI tools, equipment, and assembly lines to test the manufacturing process created.

You will be based out of Reno, NV but you will need to travel to other engineering sites as needed: Boston, Maine, and Vancouver.

What You’ll Do

Lead static and kinematic studies to simulate assembly and equipment interactions.

Lead PFMEA, build sequence, and process layout development.

Lead product virtual builds, pilot builds with cross functional teams

Support prototype and design validation builds design and deliver prototype manufacturing tooling, prepare bill of process, lead manufacturing trials, etc.

Support manufacturing validations builds at NPI facility and also at contract manufacturers.

Develop new manufacturing processes.

Determine layout of production workstations for NPI lines

The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making.

Plan, organize, direct, and conduct industrializat ion-related activities within the supply chain team.

Develop, Manage, Audit, Improve, and Correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification.

Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers

Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality

Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams.

Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products.

What You’ll Bring

BS Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability

In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection

2+ years of experience as a M anufacturing/M echanical/Auto mation Engineer

Proficient in the development and deployment of PFMEAs

Understanding of Design for Manufacturabil ity principles.

Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and see the solution implemented to a high level of accuracy & quality.

Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level.

Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques.

Failure/Data Analysis - Plans, develops, and implements technically complex procedures for the testing and evaluation of soon to be released products.

Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner.

Good understanding of BOMs, manufacturabil ity, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies

Experienced with SOLIDWORKS, and other similar s oftware/tools.

Experience designing production line layouts in AutoCAD.

Ability to travel internationall y to engage with manufacturing partners.

Travel required 25%

Preferred Q ualifications:

Experience performing DFM/DFA/DFT

Experienced in Industrial Automation Control Systems

Proficiency designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in CAD (SolidWorks preferred, Catia is a plus

Experience creating technical specifications for manufacturing equipment.

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.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect.

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.

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.