Mechanical Engineer III — Advanced Testing & Design

Briggs & Stratton, LLC.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to perform diverse, complex engineering tasks with minimal guidance and to interpret data while developing new test methods or procedures. Plans, executes, and organizes detailed design development as part of major projects of significant scope.

You will conduct tests using advanced techniques, apply CAE analysis, and contribute to new product development from concept through post-launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Five years of professional engineering experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering concepts, practices and procedures and other internal engineering standards and systems.
• Strong knowledge of engineering systems.
• Strong knowledge of company and competitor's products and technical abilities of suppliers.
• Well-developed understanding of company processes and procedures including, but not limited to new product development process.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written communication skills necessary for technical report writing.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and/or specifies complex tests using advanced techniques to resolve customer concerns/problems; prepares technical reports based on results.
• Applies advanced computer-aided engineering analysis techniques to resolve customer concerns/problems.
• Adheres to new product development processes as it relates to concept analysis, business case, product development, pre-production and post launch steps; recommends methods of manufacture during the design of new products and design modifications or process changes based on cost/design studies.
• Modifies analysis techniques when necessary to solve more complex problems.
• Evaluates product failures using advanced engineering techniques.
• Compiles and analyzes test results; formulates conclusions and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Partners with project management, business units, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, etc.
• Recommends improvements and/or modifications for sequence of operations, equipment utilization and related matters.
• Develops engineering test standards where applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.”

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to perform diverse, complex engineering tasks with minimal guidance and to interpret data while developing new test methods or procedures. Plans, executes, and organizes detailed design development as part of major projects of significant scope.

You will conduct tests using advanced techniques, apply CAE analysis, and contribute to new product development from concept through post-launch.