Designer IV

Leads and works on projects involving complete systems and complex components, tooling or subsystems. Works with the various departments throughout the company to ensure projects meet cost and timeline requirements. Designs complete systems for complex components or tooling, subsystems and concept models. Prepares layouts of complex equipment and systems. Assigns work, trains and mentors/develops lower level Designers and Designer interns/co-ops.

Job Responsibilities

Designs complete systems which include complex components, tooling, subsystems and concept designs.

Produces and modifies complex 3D models/assemblies and details complicated component & assembly drawings

Prepares layouts of complex equipment incorporating new designs or design modifications including engineering calculations

Consistently looks for simplifying designs & assemblies, reducing costs through part design or process improvements, and standardization of components

Reviews dimensional inspection of parts and approves parts for production

Manages tasks to ensure successful completion of designs

Assists with construction of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA’s) and Product Engineering Standards (PES’s)

Acts as the subject matter expert in assigned design area and assigns tasks where appropriate. Conducts technical design and drawing reviews

Checks complex models and prints for proper use of modeling techniques and design standards

Ensures the New Product Development process is being followed at all times

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

Advanced visual acuity and design techniques to produce complete and workable 3D layouts for new designs

Demonstrated ability to calculate dimensions and specify allowances and tolerances in accord with standard practices

Advanced skills in math, including trigonometry with an in-depth understanding of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing and gauging

Ability to provide input and assist in planning design timelines and project schedules, and effectively plan work to meet schedules through a system level thought process

Advanced knowledge of the physical properties of materials and property enhancers and the relative cost of materials

Demonstrated understanding of standards and applications in an engineering environment

Ability to own all design aspects of a project and provide leadership to other designers

In-depth knowledge of all applicable manufacturing processes and assembly techniques

Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

Associates Degree in Mechanical Design or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

Minimum of seven years Mechanical Design experience

Experience in designing complete systems for complex components or tooling, subsystems and concept models.

Specific project experience in mentoring and training of lower level designer(s)

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Domestic and/or international travel as required up to 10%

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®, Simplicity®, 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.