Apply now: Platform Lead (Staff Engineer), location is Hybrid (Sheboygan, WI – 3 days onsite). The start date is ASAP for this permanent position.
Job Title: Platform Lead (Staff Engineer) Location-Type: Hybrid (Sheboygan, WI – 3 days onsite) Start Date Is: ASAP Duration: Permanent Compensation Range: $98,900 – $125,600 base (plus $12,000 target bonus) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Parental Leave
Job Description: Staff-level technical lead responsible for end-to-end ownership of industrial diesel generator (genset) product platforms, from concept through launch and lifecycle support.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Own full lifecycle development of industrial diesel generator ( 600kW) product platforms
Translate product and business requirements into engineering specifications and design direction
Lead and mentor small engineering teams (3–9 mechanical engineers depending on project scope)
Drive technical roadmaps, new product introductions, and sustaining engineering efforts
Make design and component-level decisions (materials, systems, tradeoffs, cost vs. performance)
Collaborate cross-functionally with product marketing, manufacturing, procurement, and test teams
Support voice-of-customer input and convert feedback into engineering improvements
Oversee product validation, performance, durability, and compliance testing
Ensure programs stay on track for timeline, cost, and technical execution goals
Requirements:
Must-Haves:
Mechanical Engineering degree (ABET-accredited)
5–7 years of experience in mechanical engineering / product development
Hands-on experience with diesel internal combustion engines and engine integration
Strong background in thermodynamics, stress analysis, and mechanical systems
Experience in gensets, diesel power systems, heavy equipment, or industrial engines
Proven ability to lead or mentor engineers in technical environments (informal leadership acceptable)
End-to-end product development ownership (concept production)