Platform Lead (Staff Engineer)

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Job Title: Platform Lead (Staff Engineer)
Location-Type: Hybrid (Sheboygan, WI - 3 days onsite)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Compensation Range: $98,900 - $125,600 base (plus $12,000 target bonus)
Benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Parental Leave

Job Description:
Staff-level technical lead responsible for end-to-end ownership of industrial diesel generator (genset) product platforms, from concept through launch and lifecycle support.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Own full lifecycle development of industrial diesel generator (≤600kW) product platforms
• Translate product and business requirements into engineering specifications and design direction
• Lead and mentor small engineering teams (3-9 mechanical engineers depending on project scope)
• Drive technical roadmaps, new product introductions, and sustaining engineering efforts
• Make design and component-level decisions (materials, systems, tradeoffs, cost vs. performance)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product marketing, manufacturing, procurement, and test teams
• Support voice-of-customer input and convert feedback into engineering improvements
• Oversee product validation, performance, durability, and compliance testing
• Ensure programs stay on track for timeline, cost, and technical execution goals

Requirements:
Must-Haves:

• Mechanical Engineering degree (ABET-accredited)
• 5-7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering / product development
• Hands-on experience with diesel internal combustion engines and engine integration
• Strong background in thermodynamics, stress analysis, and mechanical systems
• Experience in gensets , diesel power systems, heavy equipment, or industrial engines
• Proven ability to lead or mentor engineers in technical environments (informal leadership acceptable)
• End-to-end product development ownership (concept → production)
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills (engineering, procurement, manufacturing, product)
• Ability to operate in a matrix organization and influence without direct authority

Nice-to-Haves:

• Direct generator (genset) industry experience (Caterpillar, Cummins, John Deere, Generac, etc.)
• Familiarity with Creo or equivalent 3D CAD tools
• SAP experience
• Exposure to cost engineering, supplier selection, or manufacturing optimization
• Strong persuasion and stakeholder management skills
• Experience building technical product roadmaps