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Sr Engineer Manufacturing

Harley-Davidson · Menomonee Falls, WI

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Level
Senior
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$93k–$119k
Travel
10%
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
12 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at Harley-Davidson (automotive) in Menomonee Falls, WI.

They ask for
5+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Machining, Assembly lines, Capacity planning, Tooling
Base pay
$93k–$119k
Day to day
about 10% travel · relocation help

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $93k–$120k. This one lists $93k–$119k.

Median of the low and high ends of 15 live postings that list pay, out of 44 manufacturing engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 43 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.

Base pay
In line with similar roles

Typical $93k–$121k, from 14 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 50%
  • Lean 43%
  • New product launch 36%
  • ✓ Machining 34%
  • ✓ Team leadership 34%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, Capacity planning, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Relocation help

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This plant: Harley-Davidson in Menomonee Falls

5 other open roles at this site · 10 people we found in manufacturing roles at Harley-Davidson.

Full description from Harley-DavidsonAs posted on their careers site.Show

Job Summary

Implements continuous improvement opportunities in manufacturing operations ensuring work processes integrate safety and ergonomics into standardized work practices. Lead manufacturing control systems to ensure optimum quality, quantity and cost

requirements

are met. Develop cost reduction programs through manufacturing efficiency improvements, schedule attainment and first run capacity. Leads complex and functional implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Job

Responsibilities

  • ◆Lead complex Project Appropriation Requests (PAR's) and ensures the PAR process deliverables are completed on time and within budget
  • ◆Provide productivity improvements to reduce total manufacturing cycle time by identifying and eliminating waste in the manufacturing process
  • ◆Coordinates, communicates, and implements Process Change Notices and Engineering Changes Notices
  • ◆Lead and support work group advisors, engineers, maintenance and operators in the

development of tools, fixtures, and machines to support existing and new product and process design and solve complex production-related issues

  • ◆Performs industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering and tool design activities
  • ◆Collaborates with New Product Engineers to develop new product processes and equipment
  • ◆Maintain and improve process documentation, routings, job aids and standards and obtain and prepare necessary training documentation
  • ◆Prepare project plans, cell layouts, monitors progress and expedites plans to meet established

deadlines

Education Specifications

N/A

Required

  • ✓Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience

Travel Required: 0 - 10%

Pay Range: $93,400 - $119,300

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)

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Auto req ID: 61257

Title: Sr Engineer Manufacturing

Job Function: Manufacturing

Location: PILGRIM

Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Shift: SHIFT1

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?

Our Powertrain Operations facility, located on Pilgrim Road in Menomonee Falls, WI, is where the “jewel” of the motorcycle comes to life. Pilgrim Road employees produce engines and transmissions for the final assembly plant in York, Pennsylvania, as well as transmissions, and replacement parts for sale through Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories business. Join our team as a Sr Engineer Manufacturing and help build the world’s most sought-after motorcycles.

Preferred

  • +Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline preferred
  • +Knowledge and prior implementation of cellular manufacturing, J.I.T. and S.P.C.
  • +Experience in a variety of fabrication, machining, finishing and assembly processes including inspection, equipment selection, tooling selection, and new product/design introduction.
  • +Experience in detail process planning and continuous improvement, including specifying process parameters, process equipment, tooling, fixturing, and gauging.
  • +Knowledge in CAD, network/software and PC applications.
  • +Practical application of ergonomics and safety process controls.
  • +Knowledge in machining operations and equipment, familiarity with cellular and JIT concepts, equipment justification and procurement, costing methods and value analysis.
  • +Knowledge in capacity planning, including productivity measurements, manpower planning and material flow.

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.

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

Direct Reports: No

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