Design Engineer - Paint & Finishes

Auto req ID: 22712
Title: Design Engineer - Paint & Finishes
Job Function: Engineering
Location: PDC
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 - Paint & Finishes.
Job Summary
This position resides in the paint and graphics engineering team responsible for new product development of paint sets for all Harley-Davidson and LiveWire products. Paint design engineers collaborate across our Design Studio, suppliers, and manufacturing stakeholder areas to develop new paint sets for each model year. This position will own specific supplier painted components, design decorative chassis components, and be responsible for master part samples from the Design Studio.
This position is hybrid, with on-site support required 1-2 days a week or as needed at our Product Development Center in Wauwatosa.
Travel will be required to support supplier meetings and build events, travel less than 10%.
Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates working knowledge and experience of new and changing technology through continuous learning in order to develop high quality engineering products and continuously improve processes. Ability to drive results with a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Works effectively with cross functional teams and participate in the reduce time to market initiative by identifying, implementing and measuring the results of innovative product development techniques within the teams.
• Provides informal guidance to new design engineer team members and delegates responsibilities to team members when appropriate.
• Impacts quality of their own work through effectively communicating complex information with stakeholders such as designers, detailers, technicians and outside suppliers.
• Partner with the Design Studio, Styled Surfaces team, and 3rd-party to develop tank medallions, badges. trim pieces, and other decorative components.
• Solves engineering issues relating to quality, cost and timing expectations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience and judgement with a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Required
Education Specifications

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

Experience Requirements
This position requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience. A successful candidate typically demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of engineering calculations, engineering analysis, computerized design, and computer-aided design (CAD) function
• Motorcycle or automotive/vehicle experience is preferred.
• Experience with Pro-E skills with a minimum of 4000 hours of use is preferred.
• Paint application or formulation experience is preferred.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.
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: 69,200 - 103,600
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance