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Sr Engineer Manufacturing

Harley-Davidson

Menomonee Falls, WIFull-time$93–119K/yrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$93–119K/yr
Location
Menomonee Falls, WI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Harley-Davidson’s Powertrain Operations facility in Menomonee Falls produces engines, transmissions, and replacement parts. The Sr Engineer Manufacturing implements continuous improvement in manufacturing operations, integrates safety and ergonomics into standardized work, and leads manufacturing control systems to meet quality, quantity, and cost requirements. The role develops cost-reduction programs and leads complex continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cellular Manufacturing, nice to haveJust-in-Time Manufacturing, nice to haveStatistical Process Control, nice to haveFabrication Processes, nice to haveMachining Processes, nice to haveFinishing Processes, nice to haveAssembly Processes, nice to haveInspection, nice to haveEquipment Selection, nice to haveTooling Selection, nice to haveNew Product Introduction, nice to haveProcess Planning, nice to haveContinuous Improvement, nice to haveProcess Parameter Specification, nice to haveProcess Equipment, nice to haveTooling, nice to haveFixturing, nice to haveGauging, nice to haveCAD, nice to haveNetwork Software, nice to havePC Applications, nice to haveErgonomics, nice to haveSafety Process Controls, nice to haveMachining Operations, nice to haveEquipment Justification, nice to haveEquipment Procurement, nice to haveCosting Methods, nice to haveValue Analysis, nice to haveCapacity Planning, nice to haveProductivity Measurement, nice to haveManpower Planning, nice to haveMaterial Flow, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, required5 Years Related Experience, requiredBachelor's in Engineering, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Auto req ID: 61257 Title: Sr Engineer Manufacturing Job Function: Manufacturing Location: PILGRIM Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1

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. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

Our Powertrain Operations facility, located on Pilgrim Road in Menomonee Falls, WI, is where the “jewel” of the motorcycle comes to life. Pilgrim Road employees produce engines and transmissions for the final assembly plant in York, Pennsylvania, as well as transmissions, and replacement parts for sale through Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories business. Join our team as a Sr Engineer Manufacturing and help build the world’s most sought-after motorcycles.

Job Summary

Implements continuous improvement opportunities in manufacturing operations ensuring work processes integrate safety and ergonomics into standardized work practices. Lead manufacturing control systems to ensure optimum quality, quantity and cost requirements are met. Develop cost reduction programs through manufacturing efficiency improvements, schedule attainment and first run capacity. Leads complex and functional implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead complex Project Appropriation Requests (PAR's) and ensures the PAR process deliverables are completed on time and within budget

  • Provide productivity improvements to reduce total manufacturing cycle time by identifying and eliminating waste in the manufacturing process

  • Coordinates, communicates, and implements Process Change Notices and Engineering Changes Notices

  • Lead and support work group advisors, engineers, maintenance and operators in the development of tools, fixtures, and machines to support existing and new product and process design and solve complex production-related issues

  • Performs industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering and tool design activities

  • Collaborates with New Product Engineers to develop new product processes and equipment

  • Maintain and improve process documentation, routings, job aids and standards and obtain and prepare necessary training documentation

  • Prepare project plans, cell layouts, monitors progress and expedites plans to meet established deadlines

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

N/A

Experience Requirements

Required

  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience

Preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline preferred

  • Knowledge and prior implementation of cellular manufacturing, J.I.T. and S.P.C.

  • Experience in a variety of fabrication, machining, finishing and assembly processes including inspection, equipment selection, tooling selection, and new product/design introduction.

  • Experience in detail process planning and continuous improvement, including specifying process parameters, process equipment, tooling, fixturing, and gauging.

  • Knowledge in CAD, network/software and PC applications.

  • Practical application of ergonomics and safety process controls.

  • Knowledge in machining operations and equipment, familiarity with cellular and JIT concepts, equipment justification and procurement, costing methods and value analysis.

  • Knowledge in capacity planning, including productivity measurements, manpower planning and material flow.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No Travel Required: 0 - 10% Pay Range: $93,400 - $119,300 Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)

How this job compares

Set against the 5,623 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$93–119K/yr
  • Wisconsin median$77–117K/yr42 salary ranges
  • US median$97–144K/yr3,241 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $106K, is 9% above the Wisconsin median midpoint ($98K) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Engineer salary ranges in Wisconsin.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 196 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Wisconsin and 5,623 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (4,455 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,233 of the 5,623 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (57%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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