Sr Product Quality Engineer; Software

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Title:

Sr Product Quality Engineer(Software)
Job Function:

Continuous Improvement and Quality
Location:

PDC
Workplace Category:

Hybrid
Company:

Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time:

Full Time
Shift: SHIFT1

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul.

Are you ready to join us?

The Senior Product Quality Engineer plays a critical role in bridging the work between the Quality and Product Development teams. This hands‑on position requires a deep understanding of motorcycle components, systems, testing, and related processes. As the Senior Product Quality Engineer, you will take end‑to‑end ownership of product quality for specific components, collaborating closely with design, testing, supply, and manufacturing teams.

• Partner with engineering for active participation in design reviews and continuously through the development process.
• Solve complex problems and use your ability to provide solutions to problems using both creative processes and analytical methods. Will work independently, requiring guidance only for the most complex situations.
• Manage and execute assigned product development quality tasks as defined in the product development process, accountable for the quality of DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and control plans to prevent product defects, to achieve short and long‑term quality goals.
• Coordinate with other quality functions to analyze for quality improvements to enable design activities on time and with improved quality.
• Create and manage processes related to design quality, knowledge capture, and product launch readiness by being involved throughout the development process from concept through end of life.
• Proactively engage in issue resolution through the project team and elevate issues early as appropriate.
• Drive continuous improvement of product launch processes and product designs for improved quality and customer experience.
• Ensure critical deliverables and timelines are met for assigned development programs.

• HS Diploma or GED Required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field is highly preferred.

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Demonstrates in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of design quality, practices, and tools.
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively within a group and/or team and provide guidance to peers, management, and new team members.
• Has proven track record of reviewing designs and determining appropriate testing/controls to ensure implementation of robust solutions.
• Ability to travel up to 35%.

• Engineering design, test validation, APQP, and PPAP experience.
• Programming in C code for embedded systems.
• Analysis and design of software architectures considering functional safety requirements (ISO 26262).
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink.
• Experience with embedded systems and Automotive SPICE.
• Experience with vehicle communication buses (CAN, SOME/IP).
• Motorcycle enthusiast, riding experience, and knowledge of motorcycles, service, or accessories.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all.

We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

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