Senior Designer - Chassis Systems

Harley-Davidson•Milwaukee, WI

6d•$93,400 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Designer will be responsible for supporting motorcycle development programs from initial concept to delivery for cosmetic bodywork components including fairings, saddlebags, and other cosmetic covers. This person will be part of a technical team and work directly with other departments including Manufacturing, Styling, and Program teams. They will be very hands-on with team members to ensure projects meet timing, quality, cost and weight requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in Creo utilizing advance modeling techniques and surfacing.
Working knowledge of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
Examples of delivering designs of high quality, minimal cost that meet timing objectives; as well as taking manufacturing and assembly processes into consideration.
Ability to apply sound design practices to engineering drawings utilizing GD&T.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design or related field Preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers and cross‑functional stakeholders to design, develop, and deliver cosmetic composite bodywork.
Create CAD models based on class A surface models, manage large virtual assemblies, and create detailed drawings for motorcycle bodywork components and assemblies.
Generate and manage engineering change notices within the Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) system to support timely and accurate design releases.
Leverage analytical methods, simulation results, and physical test data to optimize components and systems for performance, ergonomics, durability, cost, weight, and quality.
Demonstrate in‑depth conceptual and practical knowledge to deliver robust, manufacturable designs that meet project targets, performance objectives, aesthetic requirements, and cost targets.
Produce written and graphical documentation supporting engineering guidelines, detailed drawings, assembly instructions, tolerance analyses, and cross‑functional communication.
Mentor other designers and external partners involved in bodywork development to ensure alignment with engineering standards and program goals.