Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Waukesha Gas Engines · Waukesha, WI · 3 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead and Deliver High-Impact Designs
- Own the design and development of new engine components, systems, and product improvements.
- Define system and component technical requirements while working with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Lead the 3D/2D design of large castings, forgings, machined components, and fabrications, including full GD&T definition and ECO release.
- Drive Engineering Excellence
- Perform engineering calculations, studies, and analysis to support both virtual and physical validation.
- Lead design reviews, cross-functional development teams, and support prototype hardware builds from concept through serial release.
- Guide continuous improvement of design practices, standards, tools, and methodologies.
- Collaborate Across the Business
- Provide technical expertise to manufacturing, supply chain, application engineering, service, marketing, and suppliers.
- Support new product introductions (NPI), current product improvements, and root-cause problem solving across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Design Technology.
- More than 6 years of mechanical design engineering experience—preferably with engine components, reciprocating internal combustion engines, or engine-driven equipment.
- Strong proficiency in CREO, high-end 3D CAD, Windchill PLM, and Oracle ERP systems or similar systems.
Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and precision mechanical design.
- Experience with engine performance, FEA, simulation, testing, and mechanical development.
- Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods.
- Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping, product validation, and design for manufacturability.
- Proven success in NPI leadership or current product support engineering.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working in a global environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with strong organizational and technical writing skills.
Skills
- GD&T
- Tolerance stack-ups
- Precision mechanical design
- Engine performance
- FEA
- Simulation
- Testing
- Materials
- Manufacturing processes
- Assembly methods
- Rapid prototyping
- Product validation
- Design for manufacturability
- NPI leadership
- Technical writing
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedule: Generally, 3 days onsite (Mon/Wed/Thu) and 2 days offsite (Mon/Fri).
- Specific days may adjust based on business requirements.
- Occasional travel, up to 10%, which may include both domestic and international destinations.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedule: Generally, 3 days onsite (Mon/Wed/Thu) and 2 days offsite (Mon/Fri).
- Specific days may adjust based on business requirements.
- Occasional travel, up to 10%, which may include both domestic and international destinations.
Location
Waukesha, WI
Additional Details
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.