Associate Design Engineer - Fuel Systems

Job Summary

As the design responsible engineer of key systems/components for the Fuel Systems & Fender team you will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders from design, engineering, manufacturing, and service to develop and deliver systems that balance the needs of these stakeholders while optimizing the design for function, visuals, weight, cost, and manufacturability.  Through deep knowledge and understanding of your systems, you will drive the design to meet the requirements of the vehicle and the program and follow the design to production.  You will have the opportunity to design great motorcycles, utilizing our Great Harley-Davidson Engineering (GHDE) methodology and front-loaded Product Development Process (PDP) to enable delivery of highly desirable motorcycles.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, integrate, and deliver robust component/system designs from concept to production that optimize stakeholder needs.
• Create CAD models, large virtual assemblies and detailed drawings / PRDs utilizing techniques within Creo Parametric software.
• Own detailed project plans for requirement setting, part development and procurement, test planning and testing.
• Leverage analytical methods and test data to help optimize systems and components for cost, weight and quality improvements.
• Verify system performance to H-D standards, approve supplier validation, and work with test and verification entities to ensure systems meet or exceed targets.
• Develop designs through technical development and integration with domestic and international suppliers.
• Support production plants through issue resolution and regulatory compliance activities.
• Resolve technical issues by applying problem-solving techniques and facilitating cross-functional engineering & test support as needed.

Education Requirements

Education Specifications

• This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical Degree.

Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will have a minimum of:

• Limited / no professional experience is expected (Associate Design Engineer)

 
In addition, they will have demonstrated the following:

• Understanding of fundamental physics and usage of tools to improve and optimize designs.
• Success in directly using 3D CAD to develop robust component designs, utilizing engineering calculations, analysis/simulation, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups and other tools.
• Understanding of Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturing at component level.
• Ability to communicate technical subjects in a clear, concise manner to multiple levels of the organization.
• Success in directly or indirectly leading a team.
• Familiar with engineering authorizations and changes.
• Motorcycle rider or desire to learn is appreciated.