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Generac · 4 hours ago

Senior Quality Engineering Specialist

Generac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. The Senior Quality Engineering Specialist works with suppliers and personnel to improve quality systems and performance, ensuring that suppliers meet quality expectations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain product flow.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsEnergyManufacturing
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Responsibilities

Promote a continuous improvement environment by providing leadership and direction for facility teams
Guide Generac sourcing, purchasing and corporate quality personnel with the establishment of supplier expectations and objectives
Lead the resolution of supplier quality issues
Direct the overall execution of internal product audits and nonconformance resolution. Lead problem solving at the plant and supplier levels
Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Manage the qualification of new parts through the APQP process
Coordinate supplier quality, rework and scrap data acquisition to feed Cost of Quality Metrics
Conduct and manage audits/assessments of processes and quality systems (ISO, internal audit, etc)
Gather and analyze product data and use the data to lead improvement initiatives to reduce the potential for defects
Provide direction and assistance to the Quality Leads for prioritizing inspection tasks
Develop and modify inspection sampling plans based on supplier performance
Assist with the identification and traceability of product
Ensure test/ inspection integrity (MSA/ GR&R)
Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned
Create and deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies and standards

Qualification

APQPQuality AssuranceCertified Quality EngineerSAPSix Sigma Green BeltLean principlesProblem-solvingCommunication skillsCollaborative work

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
5 + years of experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA)
5+ years of experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the application and interpretation of manufacturing/quality metrics

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Certified Quality Engineer or Technician
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified Quality Auditor
Previous Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP
Knowledge of Lean principals & Continuous Improvement Strategies
Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative work teams to drive improvement in a face paced environment

Company

Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world.

H1B Sponsorship

Generac has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (35)
2024 (17)
2023 (14)
2022 (17)
2021 (7)
2020 (11)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$300M
Key Investors
GRIP ProgramUS Department of Energy
2024-10-21Grant· $50M
2024-07-17Grant· $200M
2023-10-27Grant· $50M

Leadership Team

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Aaron Jagdfeld
President & CEO
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Anne Hoskins
SVP Policy and Market Development-- Energy Technology
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