Sr Engineer Packaging

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s Product Development Center (PDC) in Wauwatosa, WI seeks a Sr Engineer Packaging. You will direct packaging design and development, manage budgets, and coordinate with PMs and supply chain for new launches.

Responsibilities include creating packaging specs and CAD models, collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing, and driving cost-effective solutions across product lines. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Typically 7–10 years of packaging experience.
• Experience leading complex packaging projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage expense and capital budgets for projects.
• Travel up to 25% required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in packaging to drive results with limited guidance.
• Lead improvement and standardization of packaging for new and existing products.
• Create detailed packaging specs, CAD models, and documentation for returnable and expendable packaging.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics, and manufacturing to ensure ergonomic handling and efficiency.
• Support packaging readiness for new model launches through cross-functional reviews.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and continuous improvement in packaging.

Skills

Packaging

Project management

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra - You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Sr Engineer Packaging.

Job Summary

This position will assist in packaging-related projects that focus on strategically directing the packaging design and development process. The position will help develop, maintain, and communicate processes that track and manage budget in the delivery of packaging for new product launches, relative to Quality, Cost, and Timing objectives. The position will work with project managers and supply chain professionals that may relate to all aspects of package development.

This position will also provide help to manufacturing plant stakeholders and part suppliers to improve warehouse planning, material handling, industrial flow, ergonomics, and packaging design. Will participate in problem solving and continuous improvement projects regarding packaging design, material flow, or related logistics improvements. Collaborate with packaging material suppliers in the design and delivery of inbound part packaging, part sequencing, and vehicle delivery processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates working knowledge and experience in Packaging with the ability to drive results with a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Impacts the design and implements within packaging processes the system solution and have a strategic impact on supply chain processes and systems.
• Lead the improvement and standardization of packaging on new and existing products with focus on performance and cost effectiveness.
• Impacts product launch methodologies regarding Packaging and the work of others on their team.
• Provides informal guidance to new Packaging Engineer team members and impacts the work of others within the group.
• Create detailed packaging specifications, including CAD models, and documentation for both returnable and expendable packaging.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics, and manufacturing to ensure packaging supports ergonomic handling, line-side presentation, and process efficiency.
• Partner with purchasing and production departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews with Engineering, Purchasing, Production Control, and Quality to ensure packaging readiness for new model launches.
• Able to identify and execute continuous improvement and cost savings opportunities related to packaging.
• Solves complex problems related to part quality issues related to packaging and enacts a new perspective on existing solutions. Works independently and receives minimal guidance.
• Acts as a resource for Packaging Engineers with less experience. Responsible for ongoing activities, objectives and may lead projects or steps within a broader project.
• Communicates difficult or sensitive information and builds relationships with internal stakeholders and packaging suppliers.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

N/A

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires a minimum of 7-10 years of related experience
• Ability to apply knowledge of best practices in Packaging and how their own area integrates with others to drive results.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within and/or lead a group or team providing guidance to members within manufacturing, distribution, or product development.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholder groups as well as internal and external resources.
• Expertise in completing expense and/or capital budge responsibilities for a project.
• Travel required up to 25%.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: Yes
Travel Required: 10 - 25%
Pay Range:$93,400 - $145,000

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)