Design Engineer - Foot Controls and Suspension

Job Summary

The candidate will be responsible for supporting motorcycle development programs from initial concept to delivery for foot controls and suspension systems/components. This person will be part of a technical team of engineers and designers and works directly with other departments including Manufacturing, Service, Styling, Purchasing, etc. They will be very hands-on with team members, other Systems, Vehicle, and Product Line Engineering teams to ensure that projects meet time, quality, cost and weight requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver system level technical correctness for foot controls and suspension systems for the Life Cycle Plan through delivery of robust design practices.
• Deliver Motorcycle and Accessory LCP projects from concept to production.
• Create and propose optimized design alternatives using set-based design approach including DFA, DFM, reducing weight, etc.
• Develop designs through technical development and integration with domestic and international suppliers.
• Create CAD models, large virtual assemblies, detailed drawings, and/or PRDs while utilizing techniques within Creo Parametric software.
• Deliver robust Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis/Design Verification Plan & Report (FMEA/ DVP&R) through end-to-end ownership of the design and delivery process.
• Verify system performance to H-D standards, approve supplier validation, and work with test and verification entities to ensure systems meet or exceed requirements.  
• Ensure regulatory compliance through collaboration with the Motorcycle Regulatory Compliance Team
• Identify and champion closure of technical risk/issues throughout project lifecycle
• Leverage Engineering tools and processes to ensure integration across programs (Virtual Assemblies, mock-ups, etc.)

Education Requirements

Education Specifications

• Bachelors of Science (BS) degree is required in either: Electrical, Mechanical, or Electro-mechanical.
• Masters of Science degree (MS) in a technical field preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Typically requires 3 years of hands-on engineering professional experience working directly in product development.
• Experience with suspension systems, welding, forgings, castings, rubber molding, chrome plating, and coatings.
• Experience with bolted joint calculations, analysis, design, testing and manufacturing tools/processes including CAD, GD&T, conventional engineering calculations, PLM systems, DFM/DFA methodologies and engineering change management.  
• Knowledge and experience using the H-D Product Development methodology (PDP)
• Working knowledge of CAD tools (Pro-E or Creo) to ensure design accuracy.
• Proven success in solving challenging technical problems with innovative solutions in a team environment.
• Ability to work with diverse global teams both internally and externally (suppliers).
• Concise communication skills, detail-oriented mindset, and is a strong team player.
• Motorcycle rider or desire to learn is appreciated.