Senior Product Quality Engineer (Wauwatosa, WI, US) - Harley-Davidson

Auto req ID: 25628 
Title: Senior Product Quality Engineer 
Job Function: Continuous Improvement and Quality 
Location: PDC 
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company 
Full or Part-Time: Full Time 
Shift: SHIFT1 

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra – You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a  Senior Product Quality Engineer.

Job Summary

This role will function as a senior technical quality expert on various hardware and/or software systems and platforms and will coordinate with all other quality functions (supply, mgf, service) to ensure design teams have useful and actionable data to set design improvement priorities and execute design improvements within existing development programs, as well as existing/current product design quality and process improvement priorities.  Assists in APQP deployment and teach, train, coach, mentor design teams in the completion of engineering drawings and specification, PPAPS, DFMEA, PFMEA, Agile, ASPICE, etc.  Acts as active, value-added member of product development teams with assigned tasks aligned with quality and reliability improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering for active participation in design reviews and continuously through the development process 
• Solves complex problems such as technical issues and has the ability to provide solutions to problems using both creative processes and analytical methods. Works independently, requiring guidance on only the most complex situations.
• Manage and execute assigned product development quality tasks as defined in the product development process, accountable for quality of DFMEAs, PFMEAs and control plans and prevent product defects to achieve short and long-term quality goals.
• Coordinate with other quality functions to conduct analysis for quality improvements to enable design activities on-time and with improved quality.
• Create and manage processes related to design quality, knowledge capture, and product launch readiness by being involved throughout the development process from concept through end of life.
• Proactive engagement in issue resolution through the project team and escalate issues early as appropriate.
• Drive continuous improvement of product launch processes and product designs for improved quality and customer experience.
• Ensure critical deliverables and timelines are met for assigned development programs.

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED Required. 
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Demonstrates in depth conceptual and practical knowledge of design quality, practices and tools. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a group and/or team and provide guidance to peers, management, and new team members.
• Proven track record of reviewing designs and determining appropriate testing/controls to ensure implementation of robust solutions.
• Travel required up to 35%.

Preferred

• Engineering, design, test, validation experience
• Experience in manufacturing, product development, or distribution.
• Motorcycle enthusiast, riding experience and knowledge of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and accessories.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

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. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here. 

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

Direct Reports: No  
Travel Required: 10 - 25%  
Pay Range: $79,100 - 122,500 
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship  
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance