Senior Mechanical Engineer

Briggs & Stratton; City of Sherrill (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a seasoned engineer to perform complex design and testing tasks across major projects, applying troubleshooting and data interpretation to develop new test methods and processes. You will plan and execute detailed design development, and collaborate with project management, manufacturing, quality and supply chain to drive improvements.

Bachelor's degree required with five years of professional engineering experience; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or engineering is required.
• Five years of professional engineering experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of engineering systems and processes.

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 from concept to post-launch and recommends manufacturing methods during design
• 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 recommendations
• Partners with project management, business units, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, etc.
• Recommends improvements and/or modifications for sequence of operations and equipment utilization
• Develops engineering test standards where applicable
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Engineering concepts

Analytical skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related field or Engineering

Job description

Performs engineering tasks under minimal guidance that are varied and complex which require troubleshooting and interpretation of data, development of new test methods or procedures and are used for a variety of situations. Plans, executes, and organizes detailed design development as part of major projects of significant scope.

Job 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

Job Skills Requirements

• 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related field or Engineering

Experience Requirements

• Five years of professional engineering experience

Physical & Environmental Requirements

May require travel of a scheduled or urgent nature to review applications, discuss problems, visit suppliers / customers, trade shows, etc.

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.