Senior Project Engineer - New Product Development (Power Generation)

Location: Hybrid, based in Kohler, Wisconsin, United States. Domestic travel is required as needed.

Salary: $89,800–$114,100 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops energy-resilience solutions including engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components, microgrid controls, and clean-energy products for OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Lead product requirements development with Marketing Product Managers and translate requirements into functional specifications and design targets.
• Develop project cost estimates, support business cases, and track project spending and product costs with Accounting and Procurement.
• Provide technical and design direction to CAD Design Analysts and engineers while designing products to meet performance and cost objectives.
• Guide validation testing and product evaluation with lab technicians; approve major purchased components including alternators, controllers, inverters, batteries, and enclosures.
• Validate designs against performance, reliability, and durability goals and apply Design for Environment principles.
• Maintain project schedules, provide status updates, and mentor junior engineers in product development processes and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• At least 4 years of mechanical engineering experience focused on new consumer product development.
• Basic understanding of generators, large gaseous engines, and electrical/electronic systems, including current and future system development considerations.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Electromechanical systems experience.
• Coursework or experience related to internal combustion engines.
• Power generation or generator set experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with work-life flexibility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, vision, dental, and 401(k) matching.
• Development and career opportunities, recognition and rewards, and career mobility.
• Safe, sustainable, and inclusive workplace supported by a Zero Is Possible safety culture.
• Values include Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence.