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Sr Engineer Packaging

Harley-Davidson · Wauwatosa, WI

Level
Senior
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$93k–$145k
Travel
25%
Degree
Required
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
15 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

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

They ask for
10+ years · degree required
Base pay
$93k–$145k
Day to day
about 25% travel · relocation help

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

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

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $93k–$120k. This one lists $93k–$145k.

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
About 12% above similar roles

Typical $93k–$120k, from 14 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

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 Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Relocation help

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This plant: Harley-Davidson in Wauwatosa

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

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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 Specifications

N/A

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.

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)

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Auto req ID: 60551

Title: Sr Engineer Packaging

Job Function: Manufacturing

Location: PDC

Workplace Category: Onsite

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?

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.

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