Designer - Chassis Systems

Harley-Davidson•Milwaukee, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the CAD design and delivery of motorcycle components and systems from concept through production release. The Designer – Chassis Systems serves as a CAD designer supporting various motorcycle systems. This role focuses on detailed CAD modeling, large assembly management, drawing creation, and release while collaborating closely with engineers and cross-functional partners to meet quality, cost, timing, and manufacturability objectives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Experience in CAD tools and PLM systems, including experience working with large assemblies and production drawings.
Demonstrated ability to deliver designs meeting quality, cost, and timing objectives.
Understanding of engineering drawing standards and application of GD&T.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in mechanical design, CAD Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant CAD design experience is preferred.
Experience with Creo Parametric CAD software.
Experience in motorcycle, automotive, or vehicle product development environments.
Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, casting, forming, forging, painting, and chrome plating.
Familiarity with design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA) principles.

Responsibilities

Designs, integrates, and delivers chassis component and system designs from concept development through production release.
Creates and maintains complex CAD models, large virtual assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings using Creo Parametric, including advanced surfacing techniques as required.
Collaborates with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to support design, development, and production of motorcycle components and systems.
Delivers optimal design solutions while adhering to project timing, performance objectives, quality standards, and cost targets.
Creates and processes engineering change notices using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
Develops written and graphical documentation supporting engineering drawings, tolerance analyses, assembly documentation, and manufacturing requirements.
Applies established design standards, drafting practices, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
Considers manufacturing, assembly, service, and material constraints in all design activities.
Facilitates the transfer of CAD data between internal and external stakeholders and acts as a point of contact for updating internal CAD assemblies.