Designer

About the role

Join the Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI, home to the mantra – You dream it. We build it. The Designer executes designs of new and existing products using Pro-Engineer 3D solids modeling software. This position supports the platform or systems areas by designing and developing systems requirements and supporting the motorcycle product strategy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute tasks necessary to create and maintain bills of material (BOM), virtual motorcycles and large assemblies, model/unit assembly drawings, and engineering configuration vehicles (mock-ups)
• Collaborate with other team members and make suggestions to achieve engineering team goals
• Lead various product development projects and guide the work of computer-aided design (CAD) modelers, contractors, and others
• Demonstrate working knowledge and experience in product validation testing
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects, determine project urgency, prioritize tasks, and create detailed action plans to achieve goals
• Solve problems and analyze potential solutions using technical experience when creating and revising designs
• Provide informal guidance to new designers by organizing tasks and scheduling personnel and tasks as needed to achieve objectives
• Provide informal guidance to empower team members to make decisions, where appropriate
• Use computer-based tools for project organization and planning, manufacturing practices, and new technology development
• Make professional presentations to both technical and non-technical personnel
• Create clear, concise, and understandable project documentation

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Design or related technical field preferred
• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in computer-aided design (CAD), bill of material (BOM) development, engineering changes, engineering authorizations, standards of drafting, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, practical design, and the creation of detailed drawings
• Demonstrated ability to make professional presentations to both technical and non-technical personnel
• Documentation skills that demonstrate clear, concise, and understandable project material
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer

Benefits

• Annual bonus programs
• Health insurance benefits
• 401k program
• Onsite fitness centers and employee stores
• Employee discounts on products and accessories

Pay

$74,900 - $112,200 (national average pay range; dependent on geographic location and level of experience)

Schedule

Full Time, Shift 1