Senior Engineer Design - 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.
• Influences project outcomes through presenting 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
• Communicate project status, risks, key metrics, and recommended actions clearly and effectively to cross-functional partners and leadership.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within component design processes, tools, and methodologies.

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

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on engineering professional experience working directly in product development.
• Well-rounded engineering background in multiple areas of product development, project management, and continuous improvement.
• Deep technical knowledge in suspension systems, welding, forgings, castings, rubber molding, chrome plating, and coatings.
• Proficient in 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)
• Proficient with CAD tools (Pro-E or Creo) to ensure design accuracy.
• Proven success in solving challenging technical problems with innovative solutions in a team environment.
• Success in directly or indirectly leading a team to accomplish technical, quality and timing commitments.
• 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.