Designer IV

Briggs & Stratton•Milwaukee, WI

11d

About The Position

Leads and performs projects involving complete systems and complex components, tooling, or subsystems. Works with departments across the company to ensure projects meet cost and timeline requirements. Designs complete systems, complex components, tooling, subsystems, and concept models, and prepares layouts of complex equipment and systems. Assigns work and trains, mentors, and develops lower-level Designers and Designer interns or co-ops. The role also serves as a subject matter expert in an assigned design area, supports adherence to the New Product Development process, and contributes to design quality, cost reduction, and production readiness.

Requirements

Associate degree in Mechanical Design or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
At least seven years of Mechanical Design experience.
Experience designing complete systems for complex components or tooling, subsystems, and concept models.
Specific project experience mentoring and training lower-level designers.
Advanced visual acuity and design techniques to produce complete and workable 3D layouts for new designs.
Ability to calculate dimensions and specify allowances and tolerances according to standard practices.
Advanced mathematics skills, including trigonometry, and in-depth understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and gauging.
Ability to provide input and assist in planning design timelines and project schedules, and plan work effectively to meet schedules using system-level thinking.
Advanced knowledge of the physical properties of materials, property enhancers, and relative material costs.
Demonstrated understanding of standards and applications in an engineering environment.
Ability to own all design aspects of a project and provide leadership to other designers.
In-depth knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes and assembly techniques.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Fluency in English and the primary language used in the area of responsibility and/or location.

Responsibilities

Design complete systems involving complex components, tooling, subsystems, and concept designs.
Produce and modify complex 3D models and assemblies, and detail complicated component and assembly drawings.
Prepare layouts of complex equipment incorporating new designs or modifications, including engineering calculations.
Identify opportunities to simplify designs and assemblies, reduce costs through part design or process improvements, and standardize components.
Review dimensional inspection of parts and approve parts for production.
Manage tasks to ensure successful completion of designs.
Assist with construction of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) and Product Engineering Standards (PESs).
Act as the subject matter expert in an assigned design area and assign tasks where appropriate.
Conduct technical design and drawing reviews.
Check complex models and prints for proper modeling techniques and design standards.
Ensure the New Product Development process is followed.
Train, mentor, and develop lower-level Designers and Designer interns or co-ops.
Perform other duties as assigned.