Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Lead Motorcycle Chassis

LiveWire Group; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401(k) program

Employee discounts

Job summary

LiveWire is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to advance motorcycle systems at our Milwaukee facility. You will own designs from concept through production, applying Creo and GD&T to optimize performance, weight, cost, and quality.

Join a high‑performing team focused on testing in world‑class labs, with a strong emphasis on DFMEA, validation plans, and cross‑functional collaboration across engineering and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience solving complex mechanical design problems in fast-paced team environments.
• Broad knowledge of casting, forging, stamping, welding, and injection molding.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (Creo preferred), 2D drawings, GD&T, DFMEA, and DVP&R.
• Interest in automotive and motorcycle applications.
• Strong communication of technical subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the LiveWire vision through development of industry-leading chassis systems.
• Use 3D CAD, simulation, analytical methods to optimize for performance, weight, cost, and quality.
• Own mechanical systems and components from concept through production within the motorcycle chassis system (structures, wheels/tires, bodywork, suspension).
• Define, document, and manage mechanical requirements, DFMEA and validation plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for seamless integration with other motorcycle systems.
• Plan and analyze component and system-level testing in LiveWire labs and proving grounds.
• Partner with supply and manufacturing teams to support sourcing, design-for-cost, manufacturability, and production launch.
• Influence, mentor, and inspire teammates to deliver great technical solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

2D drawings

GD&T

DFMEA

DVP&R

Manufacturing processes

Communication

Automotive/motorcycle domain

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

LiveWire is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to advance motorcycle systems at our Milwaukee facility. You will own designs from concept through production, applying Creo and GD&T to optimize performance, weight, cost, and quality.

Join a high‑performing team focused on testing in world‑class labs, with a strong emphasis on DFMEA, validation plans, and cross‑functional collaboration across engineering and manufacturing.