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Harley-Davidson

Design Engineer - Service Parts

Wauwatosa, WI

$74K - $112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1 At Harley-Davidson, we are ... This position requires a solid foundation in mechanical design, an understanding of component and ...

Harley-Davidson

Design Engineer - Service Parts

Wauwatosa, WI

$74K - $112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1 At Harley-Davidson, we are ... This position requires a solid foundation in mechanical design, an understanding of component and ...

Stantec

Mechanical Engineer/Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$91K - $132K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity As a Mechanical Engineer, you will ... Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to ...

Stantec

Mechanical Engineer/Designer

Portland, OR · On-site

$91K - $132K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity As a Mechanical Engineer, you will ... Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to ...

Saratech

Design Solutions COE

Mission Viejo, CA · Remote

$70K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor 's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field ... All full-time and part-time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or minimum sick time ...

Welker, Inc

Mechanical Engineer Co-Op

Sugar Land, TX

$17 - $23/hr

Our capabilities-including ERP systems, 3D CAD design, and on-site manual and CNC machining-allow ... Familiarity with mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals * Strong verbal and ...

Welker, Inc

Mechanical Engineer Co-Op

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$17 - $23/hr

Our capabilities--including ERP systems, 3D CAD design, and on-site manual and CNC machining--allow ... About the Role We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer Co-op to support our engineering team in the ...

Welker, Inc

Mechanical Engineer Co-Op

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$17 - $23/hr

Our capabilities-including ERP systems, 3D CAD design, and on-site manual and CNC machining-allow ... About the Role We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer Co-op to support our engineering team in the ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time mechanical design engineer in the United States is $91,578.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,000.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Design Engineer - Service Parts

Harley-Davidson

Wauwatosa, WI

$74K - $112K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Auto req ID: 55767 
Title: Design Engineer - Service Parts 
Job Function: Engineering 
Location: PDC
Workplace Category:Onsite 
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  Design Engineer - Service Parts.

Job Summary

Join our team as a Design Engineer within Service Engineering at Harley-Davidson! This is a great opportunity for an engineer looking to broaden their experience across multiple systems and develop cross-functional skills in engineering. This role supports the engineering activities for Harley-Davidson motorcycle service parts, helping ensure customers remain on the road. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Engineering, Testing, Supply Chain, and Sourcing to develop and validate service part solutions. This position requires a solid foundation in mechanical design, an understanding of component and system interactions, and a willingness to learn new products, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Job Responsibilities
  • Support and execute various sized engineering projects that support Harley-Davidson service part continuity.
  • Solve complex engineering problems related to component and system designs by providing solutions using creative processes and analytical methods.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering & test support teams as needed to develop robust designs and test plans.
  • Leverage CAD models, virtual assemblies, and drawings (Creo, PLM) to confirm design fitment, clearances, and tolerancing.
  • Utilize both conceptual and practical knowledge of engineering tools including Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models and drawings, predictive analysis, and traditional engineering calculations to demonstrate and communicate the robustness of designs.
  • Leverage Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEAs), Design Verification Plan & Reports (DVP&Rs), and support analysis of test findings.
  • Support PPAP and APQP processes for new product designs and existing design modifications.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate technical subjects in a clear concise manner to a range of audiences throughout the organization.
  • Deliver optimal designs while adhering to project targets, performance objectives, high quality, and cost minimization.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Required
Education Specifications
  • Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical Degree.
Experience Requirements

Required

  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience
  • The ability to demonstrate a technical foundation, including an understanding of key tools and processes leveraged in analysis, design, test, and manufacturing
  • Strong interest or direct experience in motorcycle or vehicle engineering (e.g., automotive, power sports, construction, agriculture, aerospace, and marine)
  • Ability to communicate technical subjects in a clear, concise manner to multiple levels of the organization
  • Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
  • DFMEA & PFMEA experience
  • Experience with PLM (e.g., Windchill)
  • Thorough understanding of engineering bill of materials (BOM)
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

  • SAP and AS400 experience
  • Motorcycle or automotive/vehicle engineering experience
  • Experience with CREO parametric modeling and virtual assembly
  • Familiarity of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and powertrains

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: 0 - 10%  
Pay Range: $74,900-112,200 
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)  

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