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Industrial Engineer II

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 New Product Introduction you led on the operations side. What was your role from the first line trial to full production ramp?

whether they have owned NPI launches end to end versus just supporting one

Tell me about a time you redesigned a line layout or a value stream to fix a bottleneck. What data told you where the problem was?

real hands-on process improvement experience versus theoretical lean knowledge

Tell me about a time your process improvement idea got pushback from shop floor operators. How did you handle it?

ability to build buy-in with the people who actually run the line, not just design on paper

Describe a project where you had to work with sourcing, planning, and delivery teams at the same time to get something implemented. What made that coordination hard?

cross-functional collaboration across the plan-source-make-deliver-service chain the posting names directly

Tell me about a time priorities shifted on you mid-project, maybe a launch date moved up or a customer need changed. How did you replan?

resilience and prioritization skill given the fast-paced, shifting-deadline nature of the role

Describe a conflict you had with another engineer or a manager over how to solve a process problem. How did you resolve it and what was the outcome?

conflict resolution skills called out specifically in the qualifications

Technical

How do you approach converting a low volume, high mix cell into something closer to a high volume, low mix flow, or vice versa?

understanding that this role spans both production environments, not just one style of manufacturing

What lean tools do you reach for first when you walk into a process you haven't seen before, and how do you decide which one fits the problem?

depth of practical lean knowledge versus buzzword familiarity

Which CAD platforms have you used for layout and equipment work, and can you describe a layout project where the drawing actually changed once you got equipment quotes back?

real CAD fluency tied to practical equipment justification, not just software checkbox

How do you go about writing or updating standard work and process documentation so it actually gets followed on the floor, not just filed away?

whether they understand documentation is only useful if it changes behavior

What does demand driven manufacturing mean to you in practice, and can you give an example of applying it to improve flexibility or responsiveness?

whether they can translate the posting's stated strategy into concrete action rather than jargon

Situational

Say you're brought in on a mixed model line where changeover time is killing throughput. How would you approach diagnosing and fixing it?

structured problem-solving approach to a common manufacturing engineering scenario

Imagine a new piece of equipment you justified and selected isn't hitting the cycle time you promised in the business case. What do you do next?

accountability and troubleshooting when their own equipment recommendation underperforms

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The full job description

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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 II 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: • Contribute to implementation of Generac Fulfillment System (GFS) across Order-to-Cash process (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver & Service). • Responsible for leading and 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. • Responsibility for area layouts, process definition, and equipment justification, selection, and implementation. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology • 3 - 5 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. 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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