Senior Mechanical Engineer-Engines

Briggs & Stratton; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer IV to lead highly complex engineering tasks and develop new test methods within major projects. You will troubleshoot, interpret data, and contribute to design development across stages from concept to post-launch.

Key requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering, seven years of professional experience, English fluency, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills to guide cross-functional

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in engineering concepts, practices and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of engineering systems.
• Understanding of new product development processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Fluent in English; primary language used in area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform engineering tasks independently; handle very complex problems.
• Conduct and specify complex tests; prepare technical reports with recommendations.
• Apply advanced CAE analysis to resolve issues.
• Adhere to NPD processes and recommend manufacturing methods during design.
• Modify analysis techniques for more complex problems.
• Evaluate product failures using advanced engineering methods.
• Analyze test results and advise on direction to the business.
• Collaborate with project management, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Team leadership

Written communication

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAE tools

Job description

As a Mechanical Engineer IV you will lead and perform engineering tasks working independently that are varied and very complex which require troubleshooting and interpretation of data, development of new test methods or procedures and are used for a variety of situations. Develops, plans, and executes detailed design development as part of major projects of large scope.

You will do this by

• Conducts and/or specifies very complex tests, using advanced techniques to resolve customer concerns/problems; prepares technical reports and provides recommendations 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 recommends direction to the business
• Partners with project management or business units, manufacturing, quality and supply chain etc.
• Recommends improvements and/or modifications for sequence of operations, equipment utilization and related matters
• Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in own area of engineering concepts, practices and procedures and other internal engineering standards and systems
• Strong knowledge of engineering systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of company and competitor’s products and technical abilities of suppliers
• Excellent 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
• Ability to lead a team
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field
• Seven years of professional engineering experience

Briggs and Stratton

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.