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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. - **Company:** GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS INC - **Location:** Belvidere, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $119,300.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Decision Support Systems, Microsoft Office, Oracle (Applications), SAP (Applications) - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b2d7752f1a03c236 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Industrial Technology; * 5 years of progressive Engineering experience with a focus on quality management; * 2 years of experience leading, mentoring and coaching individuals and teams., * Master's degree preferred; Quality Manager/Engineer certification and/or Six Sigma expertise * Strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and working knowledge of Microsoft Office * Expert in Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and cost-reduction initiatives * Deep knowledge of quality tools and processes (APQP, A3, 8D, 5 Whys, stage-gate product development) * Proven business acumen across high-mix/low-volume and high-volume/low-mix manufacturing environments * Experience working in global, matrixed organizations and collaborating across sites and functions * Strong analytical skills, data-driven decision making, ability to manage competing priorities, and mentor quality teams ## Description 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 Quality Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing facility wide quality assurance programs designed to ensure continuous improvement in production and conformance to all established standards in a high product mix environment. This role drives capable, predictable, and repeatable (CPR) processes throughout the product assembly process. The Quality Manager is responsible for coordinating and leading assigned resources and employees to meet or exceed company quality and business objectives., * Lead a multi-year quality transformation, advancing the facility from Quality Control to Quality Assurance to operational excellence * Set and uphold quality standards to meet customer, regulatory, and Generac Quality Management System requirements * Own plant quality outcomes, including customer experience metrics, cost of quality reduction, compliance, and continuous improvement * Partner cross-functionally with plant, corporate quality, and suppliers to resolve issues and improve product and process quality * Establish quality goals, metrics, inspection/test methods, and standard tools; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions * Report quality performance to senior leadership and customers while coaching teams and managing resources to achieve objectives ## Related Videos - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [Application Modernization and Rabbits](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/120-application-modernization-and-rabbits) - [Snappy UI needs no Single-Page Application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/904-snappy-ui-needs-no-single-page-application) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Systems Thinking for Performance: How to Diagnose and Fix Slow Systems without Guessing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2103-systems-thinking-for-performance-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-slow-systems-without-guessing) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Velocity with Guardrails: How Technical Teams Can Move Fast Without Losing Decision Integrity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/747-velocity-with-guardrails-how-technical-teams-can-move-fast-without-losing-decision-integrity)