Senior Quality 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 formal title for this position is Quality Engineering Specialist III

Job Summary: The Sr. Quality Engineer

• Product Compliance is responsible for providing regulatory compliance support to engineering development projects, existing product changes throughout the product life cycle and interfaces with cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, operations (industrial engineering, production, and material procurement), sourcing, quality, service, and marketing to assure ongoing product content compliance and distribution control.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain compliance procedures and systems for applicable product types.

• Specifies precise new and existing product compliance requirements

• Assures compliance requirements are defined in formal documentation

• Product Requirements Specifications, Bills of Material, Compliance Procedures, Engineering Design/Material. Specifications and similar documentation

• Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize product compliance status throughout the product life cycle.

• Maintains oversight of related regulatory landscape for newly developing and/or revised standards

• Engages with appropriate industry and regulatory organizations/associations representing Generac Power Systems

• Acts as a resource, mentor and subject matter expert

• Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary.

• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or related discipline

• 5+ years of relevant work experience;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to perform detail oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects;

• Product Regulatory Compliance experience with specific knowledge CE, EAC, Country Specific Certifications, WiFi licensing and similar US, Canadian and Global regulations

• Experience in new product design and development and product lifecycle change control

• Ability to conduct analysis of existing and development regulations and standards.

• Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills;

• Ability to translate technical information to all audiences;

• Applies regulatory knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes;

• MS Excel, MS Word;

• Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP.

LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE:

• Works independently;

• Receives minimal technical guidance;

• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience;

• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services;

• Strong conceptualization, visualization, and creativity;

• Strong time management, prioritization, and analytical problem solving;

• Developing business acumen;

• Solves moderate to complex problems;

• Takes a new perspective using existing solutions;

• Strong decision-making skills;

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience;

• Has participated in cross-functional project teams and leads some aspects of the project;

• Ensures s

• Offers recommendations and implements solutions;

• Thorough understanding of the business financial impact and a basic understanding of the needs and impact of other functions on the

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.

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

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

• Walking trails, café, free parking and 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

• Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day

• Labor Day)

• 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 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, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."