Design Engineer-Powertrain Performance- Intake & Exhaust

Harley-Davidson; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k program

Onsite fitness centers

Employee stores

Employee discounts

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is seeking a Design Engineer for Powertrain Performance focusing on Intake & Exhaust at our PDC in Wauwatosa, WI. You will lead development from concept to production, ensuring the signature Harley-Davidson sound while meeting global noise and emissions standards.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Service, Styling, Purchasing, and Platform teams to balance performance, weight, cost, and timing, driving innovations and ensuring quality across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related Engineering experience.
• This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with DFMEA and DVP&R activities is required.
• Proficiency in CAD (Creo/Pro-E preferred).
• Understanding of exhaust system design, acoustics, and emissions components.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and release of intake and exhaust components from concept through production.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and with suppliers to meet performance and regulatory requirements.
• Drive sound, performance, durability, and emissions compliance through design, validation, and testing.
• Identify and implement new technologies into product lifecycle plans.
• Demonstrate ownership, attention to detail, and effective communication while solving complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

System-level thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo / Pro-E

Job description

Title: Design Engineer-Powertrain Performance- Intake & Exhaust
Job Function: Engineering
Location: PDC
Workplace Category: Onsite
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?

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-Powertrain Performance- Intake & Exhaust.

Job Summary

The Design Engineer- Powertrain Performance - Intake & Exhaust will lead the development of intake and exhaust systems for Harley-Davidson motorcycles as part of the Performance Development Group, owning components from concept through production launch. This role is critical to delivering the signature Harley-Davidson sound while ensuring compliance with global noise and emissions regulations. As a key technical resource, this individual will collaborate across engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Styling, and Purchasing, as well as System and Platform teams, to deliver solutions that meet performance, quality, cost, weight, and timing targets.

Job Responsibilities

• Own the design and release of intake and exhaust components from concept through production, delivering systems that define the Harley-Davidson rider experience and signature sound
• Collaborate cross-functionally and with suppliers to meet performance, quality, cost, weight, timing, and global regulatory requirements
• Drive the balance of sound, performance, durability, and emissions compliance through design, validation (DFMEA/DVP&R), CAD, analysis, prototypes, and testing
• Identify and implement new technologies into product lifecycle plans
• Demonstrate strong ownership, attention to detail, and accountability while effectively communicating, influencing decisions, and solving complex engineering challenges

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required
## Education Specifications

• This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical Degree.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires 3 years of related Engineering experience
• Experience in leading or contributing to DFMEA and DVP&R activities
• Proficiency in CAD (Creo / Pro-E preferred)
• Understanding of exhaust system design, acoustics, and emissions components (mufflers, headers, catalysts)
• Working knowledge of GD&T and datum structure development
• Experience working in cross-functional product development environments

Preferred

• Motorcycle or automotive/vehicle experience is preferred.

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)