Harley-Davidson Motor Company · 2 days ago
Sr Design Engineer - Powertrain Lower End Systems
Wauwatosa, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expHarley-Davidson Motor Company is focused on building a storied brand and seeks a Senior Design Engineer - Powertrain Lower End Systems to join their Product Development Center in Wauwatosa, WI. This role involves full lifecycle ownership of component design for powertrain components, requiring expertise in crankshafts, connecting rods, and bearings, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and deliver powertrain components and systems from concept through production
Proactively seeks out and maintains expertise in state‑of‑the‑art design methodologies, analysis tools, materials, and testing techniques related to crankshafts, connecting rods, bearings, and associated components
Diagnoses and resolves complex technical issues, applying both innovative thinking and rigorous analytical methods to develop effective solutions
Operates independently with minimal direction, requiring guidance only for highly complex or strategic challenges
Influences project outcomes by delivering optimized designs that meet performance targets while balancing quality, weight, cost, and timing constraints
Supports creation and execution of Design Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) and Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&Rs)
Analyzes test data and drives closure of findings for both internally executed and supplier‑led validation activities
Communicates project status, risks, key metrics, and recommended actions clearly and effectively to cross‑functional partners and leadership
Identifies and implements continuous improvement opportunities within component design processes, tools, and methodologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Required
Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical Degree
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in powertrain engineering, with a demonstrated track record of technical problem‑solving and component development
Strong foundational knowledge and practical experience in powertrain system development is required
Proficient in key analysis, design, testing, and manufacturing tools and processes, including CAD, GD&T, FEA, conventional engineering calculations, PLM systems, DFM/DFA methodologies, and engineering change management
Deep technical understanding of crankshaft, connecting rod, and bearing geometry, including materials, material properties, and component behavior under load
Well‑versed in current and emerging technologies related to crankshaft, connecting rod, and bearing design, manufacturing, and performance
Preferred
Project management experience, including delivering engineering work as part of a cross‑functional team
Background in the motorcycle or automotive industry, with familiarity in powertrain development
Proficiency in statistical analysis and data manipulation techniques; experience with Weibull analysis is strongly preferred
Experience—either hands‑on or through technical leadership—with advanced predictive analysis tools, methods, and testing, including multibody dynamics, FEA, noise and vibration analysis, durability testing, and duty‑cycle development
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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