Associate Engineer Manufacturing

Auto req ID: 60705 
Title: Associate Engineer Manufacturing 
Job Function: Manufacturing 
Location: PILGRIM 
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company 
Full or Part-Time: Full Time 
Shift: SHIFT1 

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. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

Our Powertrain Operations facility, located on Pilgrim Road in Menomonee Falls, WI, is where the “jewel” of the motorcycle comes to life. Pilgrim Road employees produce engines and transmissions for the final assembly plant in York, Pennsylvania, as well as transmissions, and replacement parts for sale through Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories business. Join our team as a Associate Engineer Manufacturing and help build the world’s most sought-after motorcycles.

Job Summary

Provides technical support for a variety of machining and assembly processes and equipment. Enhances machining and assembly processes by assuring that parts or assemblies are processed and tooled to meet optimum quality, quantity, and cost requirements. Interfaces with Work Groups, Quality, Product Engineering and Manufacturing Support Services. Develops cost reduction programs through manufacturing efficiency improvements, schedule attainment and first run capacity.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate with product engineering to design parts for manufacturability
• Provide productivity improvements to reduce total manufacturing cycle time by identifying and eliminating waste in the manufacturing process
• Provide safe, ergonomically healthy work cells and processes which comply with government and company regulations
• Provide capacity while maintaining flexibility and predictability in the manufacturing process
• Support senior Manufacturing Engineers, Product Engineers, Supervisors and Operators in the development of tools, fixtures, and machines to support existing and new product and process designs
• Develop and successfully execute project plans to meet established deadlines
• Serve as a technical resource in machining and assembly processes, including CNC programming, CMM and gaging procedures, fixture/tool design and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Provide robust processes, tools and gages to reduce variation in the manufacturing process

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

N/A

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires no previous professional experience.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a co-op program or intern assignment focused on manufacturing.
• Knowledge of CNC programming, SPC, and Computer Aided Design.
• Familiarity with detail process planning, including specifying speeds, feeds, tooling, fixturing, and gaging.
• Practical application of ergonomics.
• Knowledge of machining operations and equipment and with lean/cellular concepts.
• Familiarity with equipment justification and procurement, costing methods and value analysis.
• Familiarity with process control , quality assurance, SPC, process and capability planning.

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. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. 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: $62,400 - $77,900 
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)