Facilities Engineer

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Facilities Engineer, where your expertise in project management and facilities operations will help shape the future of an iconic brand. In this role, you will provide essential support for the maintenance and operations of manufacturing facilities, ensuring that all systems run smoothly and efficiently. You'll collaborate with various teams to manage budgets and oversee projects that enhance the workplace environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a passionate team that values innovation and excellence, contributing to the legacy of a legendary motorcycle manufacturer. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus programs

Health insurance benefits

401k program

Onsite fitness centers

Employee discounts on products

Employee stores access

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Facilities or General Construction Project Management.
• Strong technical background in manufacturing facilities operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor services and manage Facilities operational support.
• Coordinate Facilities projects including budget management and planning.

Skills

Facilities Management

Project Management

Budget Management

Building Operations

Vendor Management

Safety Compliance

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management

Tools

CAD Software

Microsoft Project

Job description

Auto req ID: 23574
Title: Facilities Engineer
Job Function: Human Resources
Location: PILGRIM
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?

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 Facilities Engineer and help build the world’s most sought-after motorcycles.

The purpose of this position is to provide on-site Facilities maintenance and operations support, coordination, and oversight services at the Harley-Davidson Motor Company Powertrain Operations (PTO) manufacturing site. This is a fully on-site role located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This role will have responsibility for the active oversight and management of Facilities operational support services by outside vendors and will actively collaborate with PTO manufacturing operations personnel related to systems and equipment operations and maintenance management. Additionally, this role will be responsible for collaboration on Project Management of Facilities projects, including facilities infrastructure, facilities equipment, cosmetics, and other key construction-related projects as assigned.

We are looking for an individual with a strong technical Facilities maintenance and operations background, specifically with experience in manufacturing facilities and Project or Program Management experience or related skills. This role will be responsible for managing the PTO's annual Facilities operating budget, requiring experience and strengths with dynamic budget management. This role requires an individual who is detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to work effectively independently and in a team environment with multiple overlapping priorities and deadlines.

This role reports to Central Facilities Operations, with secondary day-to-day accountability to Central Corporate Facilities Project Management and Local PTO Plant Operations.

Job Responsibilities

Facilities Operations Oversight

• Recurring engagement and oversight of third-party vendor personnel and services.
• Real-time accountability for contractors on-site, providing regular on-site management support of vendor services, evaluating circumstances, and providing input and guidance on the scope and expectations of work being performed by vendors.
• Generation of Work Order requests for various Facilities-related requirements and issues, including those originating from site stakeholders and manufacturing operations representatives.
• Attain knowledge of all on-site Facilities infrastructure, systems, utilities, and equipment and become the subject matter expert regarding these systems’ operations, locations, areas served, and equipment condition. Respond to and lead any troubleshooting of issues.
• Support site reviews with the Insurance Provider, Fire Inspector, and other officials.
• Coordination and support of annual Power Outage.
• Support and coordinate seasonal changeover of site.
• Prepare, manage and maintain annual operating budget for PTO Facilities; regular communication and collaboration with Central Corporate Facilities, PTO Finance, and PTO leaders on budget performance and reforecasting; and invoice review, validation, and approvals.
• Participate in regular Safety Observation Tours with PTO Safety and Leadership.
• Support site layout planning and updates, including CAD drafting support; this includes plant layouts, furniture configurations, exterior site and lot configurations, Facility equipment locations, and infrastructure distribution layouts.
• Ongoing collaboration with PTO Plant leadership, manufacturing process owners, operations management, logistics management, and production maintenance team.

Project Management

• Collaboration with Central Facilities Projects team on annual budget forecasting and planning of Facilities Capital projects related to infrastructure systems, equipment, building cosmetics, site and general facility construction.
• On an as-needed basis, support and manage select project works. Project Management responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following.
• Ownership of projects from inception through closeout, including expertise with all Project Management responsibilities across all project phases.
• Effectively manage all administrative aspects of projects, including but not limited to project communications, project meetings, action registers, project schedules, individual project budgets, risk registers, and project close-out documentation.
• Become a subject matter expert with Harley-Davidson project management principles, policies, and expectations.
• Author and administer Requests for Proposal; engage with outside vendors across all construction disciplines; collaborate with internal and external resources to evaluate multiple solution options; and negotiate with vendors to maximize value for Harley-Davidson.
• Author or collaborate on the writing of business cases to request project funding.
• Support project close-out processes, helping in validating Facilities Requirements, and Brass-Tagging and Asset Identification updates.

General

• This role will have ongoing collaboration with Central Corporate Harley-Davidson Facilities and Project Management Teams.
• The individual in this role is expected to become proficient with all Harley-Davidson operational, safety, security, procurement, financial, IT, and other key cross-functional policies and expectations as they relate to Facilities projects and Facilities maintenance and operations.
• On an as-needed basis, this role will require to be available during off-hours, weekends, and holidays to oversee critical project work or support plant operations in unique circumstances or urgently respond to Facilities systems or infrastructure breakdowns or incidents, including participating in the PTO Crisis Management Team.
• Travel expectations: the individual will be expected to travel on a very limited basis to other Milwaukee locations (less than 5 times per year) and travel to other Manufacturing locations outside of Milwaukee (1-2 times per year).
• This individual will be responsible for other general Facilities maintenance and operations and project tasks as assigned.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

Preference for individual with Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, Facilities or Architectural Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Project Management, or a similar field of study.

Experience Requirements

Required

• A minimum of 5 years of Facilities or General Construction Project Management and/or Facilities Management experience required.
• Experience with building engineering and all facets of building operations.
• Strong preference for experience with critical systems within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with financial management, including annual or multi-year accounting and financial tracking, OpEx and CapEx budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with management agreements and construction contract language.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) through the Association of Facilities Engineering, Project Management Professional (PMP), International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) industry certifications preferred; other related building engineering, business or technical training or certifications preferred.
• Excellent computer and systems knowledge: Strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Fundamental or better understanding of Civil Construction and Infrastructure, Architecture, Building Envelope Systems, Building Controls Systems, and Primary Facilities Infrastructure Systems: HVAC, Electrical Distribution, Plumbing, Fire Suppression, Fire Alarm, Compressed Air, Elevators, and other.

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. 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: 75,500 - 117,100
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance