Mechanical Engineer III

Mechanical Engineer III

As a Mechanical Engineer III you will perform engineering tasks under minimal guidance that are varied and complex which require troubleshooting and interpretation of data, development of new test methods or procedures and are used for a variety of situations.  Plans, executes, and organizes detailed design development as part of  major projects of significant scope.

You will do this by

1. Conducts and/or specifies complex tests using advanced techniques to resolve customer concerns/problems; prepares technical reports based on results
2. Applies advanced computer-aided engineering analysis techniques to resolve customer concerns/problems
3. 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
4. Modifies analysis techniques when necessary to solve more complex problems
5. Evaluates product failures using advanced engineering techniques
6. Compiles and analyzes test results; formulates conclusions and makes appropriate recommendations
7. Partners with project management, business units, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, etc.
8. Recommends improvements and/or modifications for sequence of operations, equipment utilization and related matters
9. Develops engineering test standards where applicable
10. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Five years of professional engineering experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering concepts, practices and procedures and other internal engineering standards and systems
• Strong knowledge of engineering systems
• Strong knowledge of company and competitor’s products and technical abilities of suppliers
• Well-developed 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
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
• Five years of professional engineering experience

Briggs and Stratton

• Salary: For this position, the expected base annual salary range is < $85,000 -$100,000 > USD commensurate with experience. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.