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Industrial Engineer I

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you helped launch a new product into an operations environment. What was your role in that NPI process and what went wrong along the way?

whether they have real hands-on experience coordinating launches, not just observing them

Tell me about a process improvement project you led on the shop floor. How did you identify the problem and what did you actually change?

whether their continuous improvement experience is self-directed and measurable, not assigned busywork

Tell me about a time you had to justify buying or implementing new equipment. How did you build the case and who did you have to convince?

ability to build a business case and influence decision makers on capital spending

Describe a situation where you had to work with shop floor operators who were resistant to a process change you were proposing. What did you do?

interpersonal skill and credibility-building with production staff who aren't engineers

Tell me about a time your priorities got shuffled midway through a project because something more urgent came up. How did you handle it?

resilience and prioritization skill in a fast-changing manufacturing environment

Describe a disagreement you had with someone from another department, maybe quality, production, or supply chain, over how to solve a process problem. How did you resolve it?

conflict resolution skill and cross-functional collaboration in practice

Technical

What lean tools have you actually used in a production setting, and can you give me an example of one you applied yourself, not just studied?

depth versus surface familiarity with lean methods like 5S, kaizen, value stream mapping

How comfortable are you in AutoCAD or SolidWorks for doing area layouts, and what's an example of a layout drawing you produced that got implemented?

actual CAD proficiency versus resume keyword listing

You've worked in high mix, low volume environments and maybe high volume, low mix ones too. What's the biggest difference in how you'd approach process improvement between the two?

whether they understand that IE methods change depending on production environment, not one-size-fits-all

Situational

Say you're asked to redesign a work cell for a mixed model line that's currently running inefficiently. How would you approach the layout, and what would you look at first?

practical grasp of line balancing and layout logic, not just textbook lean vocabulary

If material flow and information flow were out of sync on a line, causing bottlenecks, how would you go about diagnosing where the disconnect is?

systems thinking across the value stream, not just fixing one station in isolation

If you noticed a line was consistently missing its takt time but nobody had flagged it as a problem yet, what would you do first?

initiative and ability to spot problems proactively rather than waiting to be told

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? The Industrial Engineer is responsible for ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across entire value chain .   The Industrial Engineer will utilize enterprise standards to lead process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation related to continuous improvement directives.   Responsibilities:   • Responsible 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 principals 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, and equipment justification, selection , and implementation Basic Qualifications:   •   Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology • 1-3 years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment.     Additional Qualifications:   • 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.   Preferred Qualifications:   • 1 - 3 years Industrial Engineering experience .   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. 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.”

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