Design Engineer - Service Parts

Auto req ID: 55767
Title: Design Engineer - Service Parts
Job Function: Engineering
Location: PDC
Workplace Category:Onsite
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: SHIFT1

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra – You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Design Engineer - Service Parts.

Job Summary

Join our team as a Design Engineer within Service Engineering at Harley-Davidson! This is a great opportunity for an engineer looking to broaden their experience across multiple systems and develop cross-functional skills in engineering. This role supports the engineering activities for Harley-Davidson motorcycle service parts, helping ensure customers remain on the road. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Engineering, Testing, Supply Chain, and Sourcing to develop and validate service part solutions. This position requires a solid foundation in mechanical design, an understanding of component and system interactions, and a willingness to learn new products, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Support and execute various sized engineering projects that support Harley-Davidson service part continuity.
• Solve complex engineering problems related to component and system designs by providing solutions using creative processes and analytical methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering & test support teams as needed to develop robust designs and test plans.
• Leverage CAD models, virtual assemblies, and drawings (Creo, PLM) to confirm design fitment, clearances, and tolerancing.
• Utilize both conceptual and practical knowledge of engineering tools including Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models and drawings, predictive analysis, and traditional engineering calculations to demonstrate and communicate the robustness of designs.
• Leverage Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEAs), Design Verification Plan & Reports (DVP&Rs), and support analysis of test findings.
• Support PPAP and APQP processes for new product designs and existing design modifications.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate technical subjects in a clear concise manner to a range of audiences throughout the organization.
• Deliver optimal designs while adhering to project targets, performance objectives, high quality, and cost minimization.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical Degree.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• The ability to demonstrate a technical foundation, including an understanding of key tools and processes leveraged in analysis, design, test, and manufacturing
• Strong interest or direct experience in motorcycle or vehicle engineering (e.g., automotive, power sports, construction, agriculture, aerospace, and marine)
• Ability to communicate technical subjects in a clear, concise manner to multiple levels of the organization
• Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• DFMEA & PFMEA experience
• Experience with PLM (e.g., Windchill)
• Thorough understanding of engineering bill of materials (BOM)
• Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

• SAP and AS400 experience
• Motorcycle or automotive/vehicle engineering experience
• Experience with CREO parametric modeling and virtual assembly
• Familiarity of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and powertrains

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range: $74,900-112,200
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)