$98,900–$125,600 Per Year
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Analysis Skills, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Caterpillar Equipment, Cost Engineering, Cross-Functional, Customer Conversion, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Industrial Development, Internal Combustion Engine, John Deere Equipment, Leadership, Manufacturing, Matrix Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, PTC Creo, Persuasion Skills, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Marketing, Product Planning, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Purchasing/Procurement, SAP, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Thermodynamics, Vendor/Supplier Selection
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)
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills (engineering, procurement, manufacturing, product)
- Ability to operate in a matrix organization and influence without direct authority
- Nice-to-Haves:
- Direct generator (genset) industry experience (Caterpillar, Cummins, John Deere, Generac, etc.)
- Familiarity with Creo or equivalent 3D CAD tools
- SAP experience
- Exposure to cost engineering, supplier selection, or manufacturing optimization
- Strong persuasion and stakeholder management skills
- Experience building technical product roadmaps