Associate Engineer Manufacturing

Company: Harley‑Davidson Motor Company – Powertrain Operations facility on Pilgrim Road in Menomonee Falls, WI.

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Typically no previous professional experience required; preferred experience in a co‑op or internship focused on manufacturing.
• Knowledge of CNC programming, SPC, and Computer‑Aided Design.
• Familiarity with detailed process planning, including specifying speeds, feeds, tooling, fixturing, and gaging.
• Practical application of ergonomics.
• Knowledge of machining operations, equipment, and lean/cellular concepts.
• Familiarity with equipment justification, procurement, costing methods and value analysis.
• Understanding of process control, quality assurance, SPC, process and capability planning.

Benefits

• Annual bonus programs.
• Health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• On‑site fitness centers and employee stores.
• Employee discounts on products and accessories.
• Inclusive compensation package for full‑time salaried employees.

Pay

Pay range: $62,400 – $77,900 (national average; actual pay varies by geographic location and experience).

Schedule

Full‑time, Shift 1. Travel required: 0–10 %. Domestic relocation assistance is available.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.