Senior Process Adoption Lead
Generac
Lead PLM/CAD system optimization, architecture, training, and process improvement globally.
4 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Waukesha, WI
Office Full-Time
Company Size
9,239 Employees
Service Specialisms
Power Generation
Energy Storage
Backup Power Systems
Renewable Energy Solutions
Energy Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
system upgrades
cad/plm
process improvement
technical documentation
training programs
cross‑functional
- Authors system changes, standards and procedures.
- Participate in the transfer and optimization of systems and ideas across one or more business groups.
- Implements system upgrades and coordinates training programs and responsible for the development of technical documentation relative to new engineering systems and tools.
- Specifies precise new product development systems functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates the most complex components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and benefits to productivity gains.
- Collaborates with internal engineering systems team members, manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize the most unique and complex systems designs and technologies.
- Contributes to the development of functional strategy.
- Logically and efficiently analyze, test and diagnose CAD systems to isolate problems and report if necessary.
- Develop new techniques, practices and processes utilizing new and existing technologies to enhance organizational performance.
- Designs, validates, trains and brings new processes and technologies to production.
- Monitor competitive environment and be prepared to respond to changes in the market
- May lead cross-functional systems development teams to achieve milestones and objectives.
- Responsible for implementing and supporting the internal tools and systems environment that supports a forward-thinking product development group using PDM/PLM and other software tools for CAD data and engineering documentation management.
- Drives substantial process improvements and efficiencies to allow for growth as a direct result of their activities.
- Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary.
- Serve as the Business Lead and focal point representing the business in the deployment of PLM.
- Work closely with engineering teams to implement customized CAD/PLM workflows to support engineering data management solutions and process improvements.
- Acts as a resource to mentor and teach less experienced engineering systems team members.
- Generates learning tools for others.
- Take ownership of systems design and functions.
- Coaches and mentors less-experienced engineers.
- Work as part of a team to share skill sets, lessons and technical knowledge to maintain a well-rounded technical support team.
- Adhere to and help improve support related procedures
- Participate in Process Workstreams to ensure business requirements are addressed and included in plans.
- Analyze engineering system information requirements and product specifications to understand technical content strategy and plan to create and deliver written and/or visual product-related information including various types of guides (automated templates and best practices), and online information (interactive demos, help systems) integrated into product, for a variety of audiences (general engineering users, systems administrators, and engineering training developers).
- Develop practices and processes aligned to enhancing the performance and efficiencies of the Engineering Systems tools
- Contribute to technical support documentation
What you bring
ptc windchill
creo
sap
java
bsc engineering
10+ years
- Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business.
- Experience with practical product/machine design.
- Proficient in defining, deploying and managing workflows within Windchill
- Proficient with delivering technical training and presentations on a global basis
- High level of business acumen.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Moderate travel up to 10% travel and valid Driver’s License required.
- Previous experience using Windchill, Oracle PLM, Team Center, Enovia, or equivalent PLM systems and CAD such as Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
- Ability to capture business needs and transform them into business requirements
- Strong experience with global product releases throughout the entire product life cycle desired;
- Preferred minimum 10 years’ experience with PLM systems; with preferably 5+ years’ experience as PTC Windchill Solution Architect.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Systems with 10 years of experience in a similar role -OR- 15 years of experience in a similar role.
- Strong experience with capturing Business Requirements related to CAD/PLM
- Strong decision-making skills.
- Subject matter expert in the tools used by our Engineering community
- In-depth experience and process knowledge in new product design and development.
- Applies systems engineering knowledge and experience to improve product development, collaboration and processes.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple global projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes
- Ability to translate technical information to all audiences.
- Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple, complex projects.
- Extensive administrative knowledge of Windchill, Creo, and related tools.
- Well-developed technical skills to include multiple implementations of product development tools such as PLM, MBD, CAD, Simulation.
- Excellent conceptualization, visualization, and creativity.
- Knowledge of SAP and/or other ERP solutions.
- Strong experience with Engineering Systems Administration on PTC Windchill
- Broad systems design experience with a variety of applications (ie PLM, MBD, mCAD, eCAD, SW/FW, Simulations, Lab data acquisition software, ERP) and basic knowledge of systems architecture.
- Excellent time management, prioritization, and analytical problem solving.
- Ability to conduct complex analysis of processes and systems integrations such as NPD, ECN, MCN, and PLM to ERP, eCommerce, etc.
- Strong experience delivering technical training and presentations.
- Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Strong experience working with and influencing cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational, written, oral and professional skills.
- Working Knowledge of several of the following: PTC Options and Variants, MPM-Link, ThingWorx, SUMA, Middleware development, Creo, other PTC products, and other Product Development solutions
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering processes related to data management.
- Extensive experience in multiple programming languages such as Java, XML,VBA, WinSCP, SQL Developer.
- Ability to influence others without direct authority and work effectively with all levels of the organization
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Company
Overview
$4.3B Revenue
Annual Income
The company generates over $4.3 billion in revenue annually.
80% US Share
Backup Power Dominance
The company dominates the backup power market, holding about 80% of the US share.
- It began by engineering affordable home standby generators and built its first engine tailored for generator use.
- Its portfolio spans portable units, residential standby systems, large commercial/industrial generators, light towers, power washers, battery storage, and smart-home energy devices.
- Typical projects include outfitting homes for outage resilience, powering construction sites with mobile generators, and deploying microgrid and natural gas generator solutions for commercial clients.
- Innovations include the PWRcell home energy storage line, integration of EV charging and remote monitoring via Mobile Link and Concerto software platforms.
- Generac Gives: a commitment to being a good neighbor and corporate citizen where employees live and work.
- Focus areas include education (especially STEM for underserved youth), first responders, disaster preparedness, veterans & military families, community volunteerism, energy conservation, and clean-energy education & innovation.
- Employee-enabled giving: all full-time employees receive volunteer time off and access to small grants for charities they're involved with.
- Hyper-local impact: philanthropic focus centered on locations where facilities and employees are based.
- Powering Up Education: employees engage in STEM outreach through classrooms, learning events, and facility tours.
- Generac Volunteers: organized teams participate in activities such as food sorting, shelter refurbishment, and STEM mentoring.
- Generac Community Spirit Awards: recognizing the most active volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week.
$440 M investment
Solar + Battery Initiative
The company is investing up to $440 million in a Puerto Rico solar and battery initiative to power 40,000 homes.
$50 M awarded
Clean-Energy Microgrids
Received a $50 million award from the DOE's GRIP program to implement clean-energy microgrids at approximately 100 California water-utility sites, with at least 55% located in disadvantaged communities.
55% in disadvantaged communities
Clean-Energy Microgrids
Implementing clean-energy microgrids at 100 California water-utility sites, with a focus on serving at least 55% in disadvantaged communities.
409 kW solar
Net-Zero Microgrid
Supported a net-zero microgrid at Hotel Marcel, featuring a 409 kW solar installation and 1,012 kWh storage capacity.
- Partnership with DOE on Puerto Rico solar + battery initiative (up to $440 M investment for 40,000 homes)
- Awarded $50 M (via DOE GRIP) for clean-energy microgrids at ~100 California water-utility sites, at least 55% in disadvantaged communities
- Supported microgrid at Hotel Marcel (net-zero, 409 kW solar, 1,012 kWh storage)
- Distributing zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-cell generators in North America via partnership with EODev
- Generac Mobile® lighting towers reduce fuel consumption by up to 75% vs. traditional models via hybrid/battery and LED innovation
- Net-zero target not explicitly stated in publicly available sources
- The 2023 ESG report notes ESG integration but includes no specific DEI goals or gender breakdown.
- Public materials provide no data on female/male workforce percentages, leadership gender representation, diversity recruitment, or retention metrics.
- Neither generac.com nor LinkedIn pages disclose strategic DEI targets or outcomes.
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