Material Flow Engineer

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.

The Material Flow Engineer is responsible for designing and optimizing the movement of raw materials and work-in-progress (WIP) within a manufacturing plant. This role includes developing end-to-end material flow solutions, from initial concept through the detailed handoff to Operations. Key areas of focus include inbound loading areas, labor estimation for material handling, equipment recommendations for forklift-free operations, and efficient lineside space utilization.

Major Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement material flow options within the plant.
• Incorporate visual signals into kitting operations to streamline material handling.
• Develop end-to-end material flow designs covering the entire Bill of Materials, optimizing factory space, labor, and throughput.
• Design and implement an engineered dock-to-point-of-use material handling process, including dock door utilization, transport mode, transport paths, line-side locations, and returns cycle and path.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Packaging, and Supply Chain teams to integrate design for manufacturability in early program phases.
• Lead process designs for both high-volume production lines and low-volume, high-mix environments.
• Innovate material flow strategies across all production lines to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Develop and refine models for labor prediction, warehouse space needs, and material handling equipment.
• Participate in early project planning documents, such as project timelines, RFQs, FMEAs, and Safety Risk Assessments.
• Conduct line design reviews, establish cycle time plans, and optimize general line layouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency metrics during factory design.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 2 years of experience in a similar engineering role within manufacturing or distribution, with knowledge of safety practices, quality control, preventative maintenance, and facility layouts.
• Experience in Lean principles

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Lean Black Belt certification preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD preferred), Oracle/SAP/MES for transactions related to control cycles, material tracking, and movements.
• Proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, and Project.
• Experience in line and process design, material presentation, and visual management tools.

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

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

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 - 50 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, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."