Harley-Davidson Motor Company · 17 hours ago
Systems Engineer - Performance (Screamin' Eagle)
Wauwatosa, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $112K/yr
3+ years expHarley-Davidson Motor Company is seeking a Systems Engineer - Performance to join their Product Development Center in Wauwatosa, WI. This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of powertrain performance products, ensuring compliance with quality and performance standards while collaborating with various engineering teams.
AutomotiveBusiness DevelopmentIndustrialManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Applies fundamental engineering principles, including performing calculations, conducting analyses, and utilizing appropriate engineering tools
Communicates effectively with stakeholders by clearly conveying information, asking relevant questions, and confirming mutual understanding
Demonstrates strong project management skills, coordinating test resources, design teams, and supplier activities to meet program objectives
Develops technical requirements and ensures product designs satisfy performance, quality, timing, cost, and regulatory targets
Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and deliver powertrain components and systems from concept through production
Maintains expertise in advanced design methods, analytical tools, materials, and testing techniques for powertrain performance products
Diagnoses and resolves complex technical issues by applying innovative thinking and rigorous analytical methodologies
Delivers optimized design solutions that balance performance, quality, weight, cost, and program timing
Leads and supports DFMEAs and DVP&Rs to ensure robust design and validation processes
Analyzes test data and drives resolution of validation findings across both internal and supplier-led testing activities
Communicates project status, risks, key metrics, and recommendations clearly to cross‑functional partners and leadership
Willing to travel as required throughout the project lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Required
Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience
Experience in the fundamentals of (ICE) internal combustion engine and powertrain operation
Solid understanding of ICE performance, durability and emissions tradeoffs
Demonstrated the ability to develop and follow a test plan to ensure project requirements are met
Understanding of data acquisition systems and techniques through successful execution of projects
Understanding of design and release controls as well as PPAP
Preferred
Strong knowledge in the fundamentals of internal combustion engines
Knowledge and experience of H-D and/or aftermarket motorcycle tuning products
Motorcycle riding enthusiast
Benefits
Annual bonus programs
Health insurance benefits
A 401k program
Onsite fitness centers
Employee stores
Employee discounts on products and accessories
Company
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$89MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-11Grant· $89M
1986-07-18IPO
Leadership Team
Arthur Starrs
President and CEO at Harley-Davidson
Bill Davidson
Special Advisor to the CEO
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