Harley-Davidson Motor Company · 1 week ago
Senior Design Engineer - Handlebars
Wauwatosa, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expHarley-Davidson Motor Company is seeking a Senior Design Engineer - Handlebars to support motorcycle development programs from initial concept to delivery. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure projects meet time, quality, cost, and weight requirements while delivering robust design practices.
AutomotiveBusiness DevelopmentIndustrialManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define strategy and roadmaps for future architecture, features, and functions with internal stakeholders to exceed rider expectations
Partner with cross functional stakeholders to lead the development of short term and long-term handlebar system strategies. This includes benchmarking, requirements development, technology road maps, differentiation strategies across models within performance/finishes/etc., and supply partnerships
Own system level technical correctness and guide/ mentor others through the delivery of handlebar systems for the Life Cycle Plan through delivery of robust design practices
Drive diligence in systemically preventing recurrence of issues through knowledge capture and best practice definition
Deliver Motorcycle and Accessory LCP projects from concept to production
Create and propose optimized design alternatives using set-based design approach including DFA, DFM, reducing weight, etc
Deliver robust Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis/Design Verification Plan & Report (FMEA/ DVP&R) through end-to-end ownership of the design and delivery process
Ensure regulatory compliance through collaboration with the Motorcycle Regulatory Compliance Team
Identify and champion closure of technical risk/issues throughout project lifecycle
Leverage Engineering tools and processes to ensure integration across all programs (Virtual Assemblies, mock-ups, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Required
Bachelors of Science (BS) degree is required in either: Electrical, Mechanical, or Electro-mechanical
Typically requires 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience working directly in product development
Well-rounded engineering background in multiple areas of product development, project management, and continuous improvement
Background in being the “subject matter expert” on technical design reviews (DFMEA and DVP&R)
Experience with welding, forgings, castings, swaging, hydroforming, chrome plating, and coatings
Experience with bolted joint calculations, applications, testing and development
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and datum structure development
Knowledge and delivery using the H-D Product Development methodology (PDP)
Working knowledge of CAD tools (Pro-E or Creo) to ensure design accuracy
Proven success in solving challenging technical problems with innovative solutions in a team environment
Ability to work with diverse global teams both internally and externally (suppliers)
Concise communication skills, detail-oriented mindset, and is a strong team player
Preferred
Masters of Science degree (MS) in a technical field preferred
Experience with requirements capture tools (i.e. DOORS, JAMA, Helix ALM, etc), project conceptualization and management tools (i.e. Miro, JIRA), and FMEA capture tools (such as xFMEA)
Familiarity with root cause analysis process and techniques (i.e. fishbone/cause map/8D analysis, corrective action ideation, implementation verification, etc)
Benefits
Annual bonus programs
Health insurance benefits
A 401k program
Onsite fitness centers
Employee stores
Employee discounts on products and accessories
Company
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$89MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-11Grant· $89M
1986-07-18IPO
Leadership Team
Arthur Starrs
President and CEO at Harley-Davidson
Bill Davidson
Special Advisor to the CEO
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