Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Major Projects

Briggs & Stratton; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton seeks an experienced engineer in Milwaukee, WI, to lead and perform highly complex engineering tasks independently, developing detailed designs for major projects and executing test methods.

The role requires troubleshooting, data interpretation, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams. Seven years of experience and a Bachelor's in Engineering are preferred.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Engineering concepts

Engineering systems

Technical report writing

Team leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related field

Job description

Briggs & Stratton seeks an experienced engineer in Milwaukee, WI, to lead and perform highly complex engineering tasks independently, developing detailed designs for major projects and executing test methods.

The role requires troubleshooting, data interpretation, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams. Seven years of experience and a Bachelor's in Engineering are preferred.