Motorcycle manufacturer scaling production efficiency and global supply chains
Harley-Davidson operates a manufacturing-heavy organization running SAP, Rockwell Automation, and Siemens controls across multiple geographies—with active hiring in seven countries including China, India, and Japan. The project mix (suspension systems, welding assemblies, supplier recovery, continuous improvement) and pain-point concentration (equipment downtime, manufacturing efficiency, product development speed) signal a business focused on operational tightening and cost reduction rather than radical product innovation.
Notable leadership hires: Supplier Quality Lead
Harley-Davidson manufactures motorcycles and accessories at scale from its Milwaukee headquarters, with manufacturing and engineering teams distributed across the United States, Asia, Europe, and emerging markets. The company runs an integrated production environment using industrial control systems (Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley, Fanuc), PLM (Pro/ENGINEER, Creo), and SAP for supply-chain and financial operations. Current strategic priorities center on dealer performance, equipment uptime, supplier quality, and accelerating product development cycles—all areas where the hiring mix (engineering-heavy intake, multiple ops roles) is concentrated.
SAP for enterprise operations, Rockwell Automation and Siemens for controls, Pro/ENGINEER and Creo for product design, and Power BI and Tableau for analytics.
Suspension and foot-control system development, welding and assembly processes, supplier recovery and quality programs, new test methods, and accelerating product development cycles.
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